Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About the role
VCA Augustine Loretto Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are a busy, 3-doctor practice with a fast-paced, supportive, and fun working environment. Our team takes pride in the exceptional care we provide to every patient and client. In addition to veterinary services, we offer canine and feline boarding, helping our community with complete, full-service pet care.
Responsibilities
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and communication
- Patient assessment
- Anesthesia and surgery assisting
- Radiology
- Dentistry
- Catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Medical recordkeeping
Requirements
We are looking for candidates who are positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.
Qualifications
- Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
- Tech in training
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and communication
- Patient assessment
- Anesthesia and surgery assisting
- Radiology
- Dentistry
- Catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Medical recordkeeping
Benefits
VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community, Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl, Growth & leadership opportunities, Medical, Dental & Vision, Career development programs, Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships, 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 Compensation: $17 - $23 / hr is based on skill set, and experience, Schedule: Full time, weekend rotation required.
Pay
$17 - $23 / hr is based on skill set, and experience
Schedule
Full time, weekend rotation required.