Veterinary Assistant Experienced
VCA Animal Hospitals · Miami Beach, FL · 2 mo ago
OTHR$16–$18/hrFull-time
About the role
VCA Alton Road Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team in Miami Beach, FL. The hospital offers primary care, illness care, surgery, and dentistry services.
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
- Positive and motivated personality
- Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or equivalent
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and client interaction skills
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current certification as a Veterinary Assistant (CVT, RVT, LVT)
Skills
- Knowledge of veterinary medicine
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
- Growth and leadership opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Career development programs
- 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) plan
- 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
$16 - $18 / hr, based on skill set and experience
Schedule
Full-time position
What You'll Do
Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, you will utilize the following skills:
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and communication
- Patient assessment
- Anesthesia and surgery assisting
- Radiology
- Dentistry
- Catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Medical recordkeeping
Interested in this opportunity?
Please apply through our internal career site if you are a current associate, or submit your application online.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com