Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick days

Life insurance & disability

Education funds

Job summary

VCA Imperial Point Animal Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our 4-doctor team. You will provide compassionate patient care, assist with anesthesia and surgery, and support client communication in a busy hospital setting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and sick days, 401(k), and generous discounts. Compensation is based on skill and licensure, with opportunities for growth within the VCA

Qualifications

• Candidates must be positive and motivated.
• Experience with veterinary support duties is a plus.
• NAVTA membership and credentialing resources are highlighted in benefits.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Patient assessment

Anesthesia assistance

Radiology

Dentistry

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Medical recordkeeping

Pharmacy

Job description

VCA Imperial Point Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 1574 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

About Us

We are a 4-doctor full-service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery, and dentistry located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/imperial-point

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal-driven, and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and ensure we hire associates who are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and work as a team.

The Benefits Continue To Grow

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Career Path financial and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation: Is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (CVT, VTS, CVPM)

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

What You'll Do

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

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