Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About the role
VCA South Hadley Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The hospital is a 4-doctor full-service veterinary facility located in South Hadley, MA. They offer primary care, illness care, surgery, and dentistry services.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital encourages team members to share their ideas and suggestions to help the team grow. They value associates who are adaptable, goal-driven, and engaged.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should be a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training. They should possess the necessary skills to perform the duties listed above.
Skills
While not exhaustive, the following skills are preferred:
- Knowledge of veterinary medicine
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff
- Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
- Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- 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
- 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
Pay
$19.00 - $23.00 / hr, based on skill set and experience
Schedule
Potential Schedule: Part Time - variable
What You'll Do
Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, you will utilize the knowledge you've invested in. The skills you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- 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
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our internal career site if you are a current associate, or apply through our external career site if you are interested in this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.