Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to support their team with excellent patient care and veterinary medicine. The role includes maintaining medical records, preparing for surgeries, and providing compassionate care to pets. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k) retirement plan

Generous pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of experience in veterinary care.
• Expertise in medical records and laboratory work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records and preparing surgical suite.
• Filling prescriptions and performing diagnostic imaging.
• Providing care for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Skills

Compassionate care

Ability to create low-stress atmosphere

Job description

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience 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 is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

You will enjoy exposure to a diverse 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, 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 medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous pet discounts, and more.

The information provided is a general overview of the role and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign additional tasks as needed.

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