Veterinary Assistant Per Diem

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Generous petcare discounts

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

Life, long and short term disability

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking a per diem Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. The role involves running anesthesia for general practice cases including spays/neuters, mass removals, and dentals.

We offer a strong education/career development focus, competitive wages, and extensive benefits as part of the VCA network. Weekend rotation is required and there is a commitment to team-based, compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Per diem Veterinary Assistant for a 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital.
• Weekend rotation required.
• Experience with anesthesia for routine surgeries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collecting patient histories and physical exams
• Building lasting relationships with clients and patients
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology and Associate safety
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients
• Client Education
• General Practice experience preferred
• Full Technician Skill Utilization

Skills

Venipuncture

IVC placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Laboratory

Radiology

Client education

Team collaboration

General practice

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking per diem Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. This role will be running anesthesia for our general practice cases including but not limited to, spays and neuters, mass removals, and dentals.

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent - by delivering an outstanding client experience - so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Collecting patient histories & physical exams
• Building lasting relationships with our clients and patients
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients
• Client Education
• General Practice experience preferred
• Full Technician Skill Utilization

Job Type: Full Time weekend rotation required.

Pay Range: $19 - $23 / hr based on skill set and experience.

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.

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.