Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as a Veterinary Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in patient care and support a dedicated team. Enjoy a culture that values employee engagement and offers numerous benefits for your career development. Whether you're experienced or new to the field, VCA Feist is committed to your growth and happiness.

Benefits

Career development programs

Tuition support

Vet Tech license reimbursement

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plans

Wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive insurance options

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in client communication and animal handling.
• Ability to assist in surgeries and perform laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Client communication and education.
• Patient assessment and triage.
• Surgical assisting and anesthesia monitoring.

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Patient assessment

Surgical assisting

Laboratory sample collection

Job description

Are you tired of feeling overworked and underappreciated? Come check out our hospital where we focus on patient care and employee engagement! We are looking for a passionate Veterinary Assistant to join our AMAZING team.

We have 8 DVMs on staff and are continuing to grow! Join an outstanding team of CVTs and support staff, excellent veterinarians, and committed management in a professionally challenging, supportive, and team-oriented environment. We have a strong, unique culture here at VCA Feist, which we have worked hard to develop. We believe you should love your job and what you do, and that is true for all of us here. We strive to be the best and support each other's learning and development.

VCA Feist Animal Hospital was established in 1911 and has been part of the St. Paul area ever since. We are committed to maintaining our reputation as an outstanding veterinary hospital by providing exceptional medical care, a fantastic client experience, and a calming environment for our patients. We work closely with organizations like Animal Humane Society, Minnesota Humane Society, Grey Face Rescue, and Pet Haven.

Our full-service facility offers preventative/routine medical care, surgical, and dental care. Additionally, we provide advanced services such as ultrasound, orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, and dermatology consultations with our traveling board-certified specialists.

Job Description

As a Veterinary Assistant, your duties include:

1. Client communication and education
2. Patient assessment and triage
3. Animal handling and restraint
4. Surgical assisting, anesthesia administration, and monitoring
5. Dentistry
6. Radiology
7. Laboratory sample collection and processing
8. General record keeping
9. And much more!

Why Join The VCA Feist Family?

We are passionate about supporting our technicians and are committed to your career development. We foster an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients. Benefits include:

• Access to a large veterinary community’s resources
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Partnerships with shelters and charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Wellness subscriptions (e.g., Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick days
• Retirement plans (401(k))

Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant or new to veterinary medicine, we're ready to support your growth. We look forward to meeting you!

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site via Workday or the Jobs Hub app.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), pet discounts, and more. This description provides a general overview of the role; duties and responsibilities may evolve based on circumstances. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For more info, visit our career page at vcacareers.com.