Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with matching CE allowance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

Vet Tech license reimbursement

Plant/employee discounts

Job summary

VCA Coral Springs Pet Resort and Medical Center in Coral Springs, FL is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role involves compassionate patient care and supporting surgeries, radiology, dentistry, and medical recordkeeping.

We offer benefits within a large veterinary network; schedule includes weekend rotation; compensation ranges from $17 to $25 per hour based on skill and experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Patient assessment

Anesthesia assistance

Radiology

Dentistry

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

VCA Coral Springs Pet Resort and Medical Center is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us We are a full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry in Coral Programs, FL. Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/coral-springs

Schedule: Full Time, weekend rotation required.

Compensation: $17 - $25 / hr is based on skill set and experience.

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with matching CE allowance for full time credentialed technicians
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free access to mental healthcare and self-care resources
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Opportunities to give back through community partnerships and VCA Charities

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!

What You'll Do

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

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

Disclaimer

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

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.

Company Culture

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians - including 500 who are board-certified specialists - nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants - all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.