Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Five Points Animal Hospital in Aliquippa, PA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team as a full-time member. Location: 2057 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

We offer a supportive culture that values growth, competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will deliver compassionate patient care, assist with imaging and lab work, manage medical records, and educate clients to ensure excellent care for every patient.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician in training.
• Ability to deliver compassionate patient care and educate clients.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and support for veterinary staff.
• Assist with pharmacy and medication administration.
• Collect and process lab samples as needed.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist with procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 2057 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001

Compensation: The salary range for this position starts at $19-$22 /hr

VCA Five Points Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to join the team full time. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and are excited to welcome a likeminded professional. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why join the VCA Five Points team?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• 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
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. 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.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Medical recordkeeping

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