Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary medicine is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting doctors and technicians, maintaining medical records, and providing compassionate care for pets. Employees will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical/Dental Coverage

Generous Pet Care Discounts

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant required.
• Ability to maintain medical records and perform laboratory work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate Care

Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Position

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will believe in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties include:

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

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of over 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills, learn new techniques, and explore career options such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental coverage, generous pet care discounts, and more.

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site by logging into Workday and clicking on the Jobs Hub app or searching for Browse Jobs.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Pet care discounts

The information provided in this description is a general overview of the position and is not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise duties as necessary due to circumstances such as emergencies, personnel changes, workload, or technical developments.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For more information, visit our career page at vcacareers.com.