Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAVTA membership

RECOVER training

Fear Free certification discounts

VetGirl discounts

Growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

CE funds

Product discounts

Job summary

VCA Imperial Point Animal Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The hospital offers care across primary, illness, surgical, and dental services with a supportive culture and growth opportunities.

You will perform patient care, client education, and a variety of clinical tasks alongside experienced professionals. Qualified candidates bring a positive attitude and motivation to contribute to a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Positive and motivated candidate with a collaborative attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary hospital and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to learn and participate in team-driven growth.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

VCA Imperial Point Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us

We are a 3-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/imperial-point

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

The Benefits Continue To Grow

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonusesInfertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation: $20 - $28 / hr. Is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

Schedule: Full Time, 4 days a week

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

What You'll Do

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

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