Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its compassionate team in Spring Hill, FL. This full-service hospital is committed to providing high-quality medical care and surgery for pets. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and a strong background in veterinary practices, including anesthesia, patient assessment, and client communication. With a focus on personal career development, this role offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment. Join a diverse team that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and generous employee discounts.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer-paid disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan with match

$750/yr CE allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Generous hospital discounts

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care and assisting in surgeries.
• Strong communication skills for client education and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in anesthesia and surgery for various animal patients.
• Conduct patient assessments and provide compassionate care.

Skills

Client education and communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia and surgery assisting

Radiology

Dentistry

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Compassionate inpatient care

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

16901 Shady Hills Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610

VCA San Francis Animal Hospitalis seeking a full time Experienced Veterinary Assistant or license-eligible technician to join the team at our 4-doctor practice in Spring Hill, FL!

We are a full-service hospital, offering high quality medical care, and surgery.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/san-francis

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting our technicians and are committed to your personal career development.

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.

Some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement within the company
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer-paid disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time, holiday pay
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• $750/yr CE allowance for full time credentialed technicians (more for VTS)
• Tuition support and sponsorships including veterinary technology AAS and BAS
• Lots of internal CE opportunities
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness and self-care resources
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Opportunities to give back through shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

What You'll Do

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Compassionate inpatient care

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Interested in this opportunity? Apply!

We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com