Relief Veterinary Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

CE allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Vet Tech license reimbursement

Head Space wellness subscription

Referral bonuses

Job summary

VCA Far Country Animal Hospital in Palmer, Alaska is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. Applicants must have 3 years of clinical experience, exceptional communication and technical skills, and a belief in high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate patient care.

Familiarity with AAHA requirements and Fear Free Certification are a bonus. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical veterinary experience.
• Exceptional communication and technical skills.
• Familiarity with AAHA requirements is a bonus, Fear Free Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records.
• Prepare surgical suite and patients.
• Fill prescriptions and manage medications.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Assist in surgical preparation and procedures.
• Assist in dentistry and patient recovery.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Technical skills

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Diagnostic imaging

Venipuncture tools

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)

Full time associates receive:

• 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!

• 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

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.

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.