Veterinary Assistant Experienced

Animal Healthcare of Rhode Island, PC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAVTA membership & training discounts

Medical, Dental & Vision

CE funds $750

License reimbursement

Hospital discounts

Life, disability insurance

Mentorship & career path

Paid vacation & sick time

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Atwood Animal Hospital in Cranston, RI is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are a 3-doctor practice offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, growth, and mutual respect while maintaining a positive work culture.

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The role includes a Saturday rotation and competitive compensation with a strong benefits package. Learn more on our site: vcahospitals.com/atwood.

Qualifications

• Positive and motivated candidate.
• Team-based environment with regular idea sharing.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a busy veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Assist with anesthesia and monitoring during procedures.
• Administer IV fluids and calculate CRI.
• Handle radiology and diagnostic imaging tasks.
• Communicate with clients and manage discharges.

Skills

Animal handling

Team player

Communication

Positive attitude

Job description

VCA Atwood 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 Cranston, RI.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/atwood

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.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits:

• 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 bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation: $20 - $24 / hr is based on skill set, and experience

Potential Schedule: Full time, Must include a Saturday rotation

What You’ll Do

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery
• Procedural anesthesia and monitoring
• IV fluid administration and CRI calculations
• Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Client communications and discharge

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!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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.