Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Internal CE and development

NAVTA membership and VetFolio access

Tuition assistance for Veterinary Tech

Job summary

VCA Timberlyne Animal Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital family, supporting daily clinic operations and patient care.

We value high quality veterinary medicine and patient care and will provide the resources to grow your career within a large VCA network.

Compensation ranges from $15 to $18 per hour, with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and access to ongoing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Job description

COME JOIN AN AMAZING TEAM!

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, wewould love to connect with you!VCA Timberlyne Animal Hospital is seeking aVeterinary Assistantto join our Hospital.

Location : 110 Banks Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Compensation : The pay range for this position is $15-$18/hr

About Us

VCA Timberlyne is a growing practice that is looking for a Veterinary Assistant that is also looking to grow in the Veterinary field.
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

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:

• Maintaining medical records.


• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.


• Filling prescriptions.


• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.


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

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.