Veterinary Assistant - Career Growth, CE & Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Vet Tech license reimbursement

Wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

Referral bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Far Country Animal Hospital in Palmer, Alaska is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal, AAHA-accredited general practice. Candidates should have 3 years of clinical experience, excellent communication and technical skills. Familiarity with AAHA requirements and Fear Free Certification is a bonus.

Pay will be commensurate with experience and skill. Join a team that values high-quality veterinary medicine, compassionate patient care, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience required.
• Strong communication and technical skills.
• Familiarity with AAHA requirements and Fear Free Certification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Venipuncture.
• Catheter placement.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry.
• Patient recovery.
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Fear Free Certification (bonus)

AAHA knowledge (bonus)

Job description

VCA Far Country Animal Hospital in Palmer, Alaska is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal, AAHA-accredited general practice. Candidates should have 3 years of clinical experience, excellent communication and technical skills. Familiarity with AAHA requirements and Fear Free Certification is a bonus.

Pay will be commensurate with experience and skill. Join a team that values high-quality veterinary medicine, compassionate patient care, and work-life balance.