Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

VCA Pets First is looking for a Veterinary Assistant with a passion for high quality pet care and expertise in veterinary medicine. The successful candidate will support doctors and technicians, ensuring a low-stress environment for both pets and clients while performing critical tasks in care and surgery.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Generous employee pet discounts

Paid vacation/sick days

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Belief in high quality veterinary medicine.
• Ability to create a positive atmosphere for clients and patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records and prepare surgical suite.
• Fill prescriptions and perform laboratory work.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized pets.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Technical Know-how

Team Support

Job description

VCA Pets First is seeking a Veterinary Assistant, with at least a year of experience, 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:
• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• 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 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