Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals; Upper Moreland Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Westbury Animal Hospital in Summerville, SC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support Doctors and Technicians, maintain medical records, and help create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.

Responsibilities include preparing the surgical suite and patients, filling prescriptions, performing lab work and diagnostic imaging, and providing compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Ability to support Doctors and Technicians in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing the surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Skills

Medical records management

Job description

VCA Westbury Animal Hospita l is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Location: 1497 W 5th N St, Summerville, SC 29483

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 Am - 8 PM, Friday, 8:30 AM to 6 PM, Saturday, 8:30 AM - 2 PM. We are closed on Sundays.

In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing the surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour is based on skill set and experience.

Schedule: Full time, Includes weekend rotation

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

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.