Veterinary Assistant Emergency

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

Continuing Education allowance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Hospital discounts for staff

Job summary

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service. We welcome CVTs or experienced veterinary assistants who demonstrate dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on patient care.

As an experienced Veterinary Assistant, you will support compassionate patient care, triage, anesthesia, radiology, and medical record keeping in a high-volume ER/ICU setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician or CVT is required or welcome for experienced assistants.
• Solid technical skills with a focus on patient care.
• Ability to work within a supportive team in a fast-paced ER/ICU setting.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Patient assessment and triage
• Client education and care
• Hospitalization/ICU care
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology and diagnostic testing
• Venipuncture and catheterization
• Pharmacy duties
• Medical record keeping

Skills

Veterinary Technician

Attention to detail

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

CVT certification

Veterinary assistant experience

Tools

Radiology equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Pharmacy management

Job description

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service. We are seeking experienced veterinary technicians, CVTs or experienced veterinary assistants welcome to apply). Who demonstrate dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on patient care. Ideal candidates will possess solid technical skills along with genuine compassion for animals. If you are passionate about animals, take pride in providing top-quality care, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly supports one another, we would love to meet you.

About the Role

As an experienced Veterinary Assistant, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest.

• Compassionate patient care
• Patient assessment and triage
• Client education and care
• Hospitalization/ICU care
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
• Venipuncture, catheterization
• Pharmacy
• Medical record keeping

Schedule: Full time (3) 12s
Compensation: $22 - $28 / hr is based on skill set, and experience.

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
• Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

About Us

Our team is committed to compassionate care, collaboration, and creating a positive environment for patients, clients, and staff alike. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow with a team that values empathy as much as excellence, this could be the place for you. VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice. We operate within a 32,000 sq. ft. facility, open 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium and a conference room that hosts continuing education programs for our staff and the local veterinary community. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm, and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon). We are proud that our team of board-certified specialists includes three Surgeons, three Internists, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, a Neurosurgeon, a Radiation Oncologist, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service, and open dialogue with referring veterinarians. We are a very integrated practice that uses a team approach to case consultation and management. You will enjoy a diverse and stimulating caseload while employing the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools.

West Palm Beach is located on the southeast coast of Florida, blessed with year-round pleasant weather and beautiful white sandy beaches. Urban, suburban, and rural living are all within a short drive of the hospital. Come live where people vacation!

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

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.