Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Duties
- Maintaining medical records
- Preparing the surgical suite & surgical patients
- Filling prescriptions
- Performing laboratory work and hands-free diagnostic imaging
- Providing a compassionate and caring environment for hospitalized patients
Benefits
The Benefits Continue to Grow!
- Licensing tuition support and scholarships
- Vet LVT license reimbursement
- Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
- Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio
Pay
$18.00 - $25.00 / hour dependent on experience and skill set
Schedule
24/7/365 emergency, critical care and specialty practice
About the Role
VCA Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is a 24/7/365 emergency, critical care and specialty practice, located in Kalamazoo, MI. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our 2nd and 3rd shift team.
Qualifications
We are passionate about supporting our associates and are committed to your personal career development. Are you interested in becoming a licensed veterinary technician in your future? This is the hospital for you! We offer discounted rates to Penn Foster’s online veterinary technician associate’s degree program, as well as provide scholarship opportunities to assist with tuition.
Skills
Supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
Requirements
Leadership opportunities (career growth potential) Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification Free NAVTA membership $750 CE allowance for credentialed associates