Veterinary Assistant experienced - Part Time

VCA Animal Hospitals; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a forward-thinking veterinary practice where your skills will be valued and nurtured. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to our animal patients while supporting our doctors and technicians. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring that both clients and pets feel welcomed and cared for. You will be part of a family-like atmosphere that emphasizes growth and learning, with access to a wealth of resources and training opportunities. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a room tech in a veterinary setting.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to manage busy phone lines.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive customer service in person and over the phone.
• Assist with surgery and veterinary technicians with animal restraint.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with charts and entering charges.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Customer Service

Laboratory Work

Diagnostic Imaging

Animal Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

VCA Woofware

Job description

Veterinary Assistant experienced - Part Time

JOIN OUR FAMILY!
Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Powder Paws Animal Hospital in Park City, Utah is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant, with a minimum of 2 years experience as a room tech, to join our one-of-a-kind 6-doctor small animal practice!

Our clinic is getting ready to expand to include more exam rooms. A willingness to take on more responsibilities as we grow and a team-player attitude are a must! We are a paperless clinic that uses the VCA Woofware scheduling system.

The successful candidate will believe in high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. We cross-train all technicians to work at the reception area to understand the clinic as a whole and support one another. Must be available to work half-day Saturdays on a rotating basis.

In this position, you will support our Doctors, Technician, and CSR team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Attentive and warm customer service in person, over the phone/text, and via email
2. Management of busy phone lines
3. Scheduling of appointments and surgeries
4. Entering labs and following up with clients
5. Filling prescriptions
6. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
7. Learning veterinary diets and educating clients about them
8. Checking in/out patients for appointments, surgeries, acupuncture, and rehab
9. Keeping detailed notes regarding clients and patients
10. Money handling and invoicing
11. Communicating with other industry professionals
12. Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness
13. Assisting with charts and entering charges
14. Handling and restraining dogs and cats for procedures
15. Assisting surgery and veterinary technicians with restraining animals
16. Preparing surgical packs, inducing, and monitoring anesthesia
17. Cleaning instruments and surgical equipment, walking hospitalized animals, and cleaning kennels

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

• VCA hospitals are former private practices that retain the spirit that made them successful
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Technicians
• Robust Clinical Studies program
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 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 an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require other tasks when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, personnel changes, 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.