Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Training Path

VCA Animal Hospitals; Edgewater (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAVTA Membership

RECOVER Training

VetGirl discounts

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Job summary

VCA Newman Edgewater Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Edgewater, FL. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, client education, and support across anesthesia, radiology, dental, and medical recordkeeping.

We offer a range of benefits and a supportive environment that prioritizes career development, team wellness, and equity within a large veterinary network.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training.
• Experience with anesthesia, surgery assistance, and dental procedures is a plus.
• Strong communication with clients and team, and reliable medical recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and monitoring.
• Assist with anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Perform radiology, dental, venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work as needed.
• Educate clients about diagnoses, treatment plans, and aftercare.
• Maintain accurate medical records and medication inventory.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education & communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia & surgery assisting

Radiology

Dental

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Medical recordkeeping

Tools

CVT/RVT/LVT credentialing

Job description

VCA Newman Edgewater Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Edgewater, FL. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, client education, and support across anesthesia, radiology, dental, and medical recordkeeping.

We offer a range of benefits and a supportive environment that prioritizes career development, team wellness, and equity within a large veterinary network.