Veterinary Assistant: Career Growth, CE, and Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Job summary

VCA Chancellor Animal Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our medical team. The successful candidate will assist with patient care, client communication, medications, lab work, and imaging, while contributing to a high standard of preventive care.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for education and career growth.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and client interaction
• Ability to assist with medications and pharmacy-related tasks
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Potential imaging, dental care and anesthesia support

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client education.
• Assist in pharmacy and medication administration.
• Perform lab sample collection and processing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, surgical preparation and anesthesia monitoring.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Pharmacy administration

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Recordkeeping

Job description

VCA Chancellor Animal Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our medical team. The successful candidate will assist with patient care, client communication, medications, lab work, and imaging, while contributing to a high standard of preventive care.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for education and career growth.