Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Sheridan Animal Hospital in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited hospital. You will support veterinary teams with patient care, medications, labs, and client education, contributing to high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate pet care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a welcoming team in a modern facility, with opportunities for growth and advancement within the VCA network.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care is essential.
• Strong communication with clients and team.
• Experience with veterinary medications is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care to animals.
• Educate clients on care and medications.
• Assist with pharmacy and medication administration.
• Collect and process lab samples as needed.
• Maintain medical records accurately.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy administration

Lab sample handling

Medical records

Job description

VCA Sheridan Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 2288 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14223

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $17-$18.50/hr

About Us

VCA Sheridan Animal Hospital in Buffalo, NY is seeking a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. As an AAHA-accredited, state-of-the-art hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional veterinary medicine and outstanding patient care. Our advanced facility, collaborative team, and dedication to excellence create an environment where you can build your skills, make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families, and grow your career in veterinary medicine.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community

• Advancement and leadership opportunities

• Internal CE and development opportunities

• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more

• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options

• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)

• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program

• Access to Headspace app

• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

• Paid parental leave

• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services

• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Referral bonus opportunities

• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

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

• 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