Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous personal pet care discounts

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals in Utah is seeking a team member dedicated to high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care. You will support Doctors and Technicians to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.

In this role you will maintain medical records, prepare the surgical suite, assist with imaging and lab work, and help with boarded specialists' caseload. A collaborative environment with ongoing learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, utilizing advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tapping into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• Sharpening skills, learning new techniques, and exploring career options such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, utilizing advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tapping into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• Sharpening skills, learning new techniques, and exploring career options such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care 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