Relief Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Vet Tech license reimbursement

Wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

Referral bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Far Country Animal Hospital in Palmer, Alaska is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal, AAHA-accredited general practice. Candidates should have 3 years of clinical experience, excellent communication and technical skills. Familiarity with AAHA requirements and Fear Free Certification is a bonus.

Pay will be commensurate with experience and skill. Join a team that values high-quality veterinary medicine, compassionate patient care, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience required.
• Strong communication and technical skills.
• Familiarity with AAHA requirements and Fear Free Certification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Venipuncture.
• Catheter placement.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry.
• Patient recovery.
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Fear Free Certification (bonus)

AAHA knowledge (bonus)

Job description

Join the VCA Far Country Animal Hospital Team!

Location: 2701 N Liahona Dr. Palmer, AK, 99645

We are a small animal, AAHA accredited general practice in the beautiful Matanuska Valley. Come enjoy the Palmer area with its artistic community, scenic views and rich local culture. We are a growing team seeking to learn and be the best that we can be. Our team values empathy, humor, work-life balance, compassionate patient care, integrity.

VCA Far Country Animal Hospital in Palmer, Alaska is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join us. Applicants must have 3 years of clinical experience, have exceptional communication and technical skills. The successful candidate will be a believer in high‑quality veterinary medicine and compassionate patient care—with the expertise and technical know‑how to make them happen. Familiarity with AAHA requirements and Fear Free Certification are a bonus. Pay will be commensurate with experience and skill.

At VCA, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join The VCA Family?

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now!

We look forward to getting to know you!

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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