Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to enhance their team. This role emphasizes high-quality patient care and veterinary medicine, allowing you to support a team of skilled doctors and technicians. You'll create a positive environment for both clients and pets, while engaging in diverse tasks such as maintaining medical records, preparing surgical patients, and performing laboratory work. With a commitment to your professional growth, this position offers exposure to advanced tools and techniques, along with opportunities for continuing education and career advancement. If you are passionate about animal care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine and patient care is essential.
• Ability to perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records and prepare surgical suite for procedures.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized pets and assist doctors.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Laboratory Work

Diagnostic Imaging

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Imaging Tools

Medical Record Software

Job description

VCA Texas Corners Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.
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.
In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will 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 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 and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

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