Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Freehold (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time position at a reputable facility involves providing high-quality medical care for cats while ensuring a supportive environment for both pets and their owners. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience, with a focus on surgical and dental skills. The role emphasizes compassionate care and collaboration with veterinary professionals to deliver outstanding service. Join a community that values professional growth, equity, and a passion for animal welfare, making a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of general experience required; surgical and dental experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in patient assessment and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams in a positive atmosphere.
• Deliver outstanding client experiences for exceptional patient care.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Compassionate care

Education

Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 226 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia is looking to add a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to the medical team! Our AAHA-accredited facility has been helping felines live long and healthy lives for more than 40 years. We deliver the best medical care for cats and the best experience for the cat owner.

Our veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best preventive and healing care.

* 3-5 years of general experience is required, and surgical and dental experience are preferred for this role.

Why join the VCA Cat team?
We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and 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!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!
As a member of VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating 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.
You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

The salary range for this position is $19 - $25/hour

We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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