Overnight Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant, where your skills in patient care and veterinary medicine will shine. Support our doctors in providing high-quality care, maintain medical records, and ensure a comforting environment for pets and their owners. This role offers exposure to diverse cases and opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine and patient care required.
• Ability to maintain medical records and perform laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records and prepare surgical suite.
• Fill prescriptions and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Provide compassionate care for boarded pets.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Technical Know-how

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will believe in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, possessing the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties include:

1. Maintaining medical records.
2. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
3. Filling prescriptions.
4. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
5. Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people aligns with a commitment to your professional growth. You will:

• Gain exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, utilizing advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and benefiting from the expertise of over 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• Enhance your skills, learn new techniques, and explore career options such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site by logging into Workday and accessing the Jobs Hub app or searching for Browse Jobs.

Benefits include competitive compensation and a comprehensive package with medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more.

The information provided is a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign additional tasks as necessary due to circumstances such as emergencies, personnel changes, workload, or technical developments.

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