Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition assistance

Head Space

Job summary

VCA Timpanogos Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join the team. The role is a 40-hour work week with pay ranging from $16.50 to $20.00 per hour.

You will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients, while performing duties from exams to records management. We value compassionate patient care, safety, and strong teamwork, with opportunities for continuing education and career development within the VCA

Qualifications

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Filling prescriptions as allowed by law.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.
• Providing compassionate care for hospitalized animals.

Skills

Exam assistance

History taking

Medical records

Diagnostic imaging

Lab work

Patient care

Assisting doctors

Safety & cleanliness

Job description

VCA Timpanogos Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join the team!

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Pay: $16.50 - 20.00/hr

As a member of the VCA team, you will support the 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. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants 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 Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, 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. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits

• 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 opportunities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• 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 leavePaid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

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.