Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital in Stamford as a Veterinary Assistant. You will provide compassionate patient care and exceptional client education in a supportive environment. Opportunities for professional growth and extensive benefits are available, making it an exciting opportunity for both seasoned professionals and those in training.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Veterinary Technology degree tuition support

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Qualifications

• Experience in compassionate care and client education.
• Knowledge in pharmacy and medication administration.
• Familiarity with lab sample processing and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Deliver outstanding client experience and provide exceptional care.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia monitoring.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

VCA Davis Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our 4 doctor general practice in Stamford, CT.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You As a member of the VCA team?

You will help create and maintain 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. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Compensation: $20 - $25 / hr dependent on experience, and skill set.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

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

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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.