Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a dedicated veterinary technician who believes in high-quality care for pets. Responsible for providing compassionate care, maintaining medical records, and preparing surgical patients while working with a skilled team to ensure a supportive atmosphere for both pets and clients.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Belief in high quality veterinary medicine.
• Experience in compassionate pet care.
• Ability to maintain medical records and prepare surgical patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.
• Maintain medical records and prepare surgical suite.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client service

Technical skills

Laboratory work

Diagnostic imaging

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

The successful candidate will be a believer in high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the work ethic and technical know-how to make it happen.
In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

- Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

- Providing excellent client service for our pet parents.
- Maintaining medical records.
- Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
- Filling prescriptions.
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

- Maintaining a clean and safe hospital environment.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.