Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Glen Rock, PA • 2h ago

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 84 Theatre Rd, Glen Rock, PA 17327

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $16-$22/hr

About us

At VCA Old Trail, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join our team. In this position you will be supporting our doctors and technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients while having the support and resources to push your career forward. We are looking for a person who enjoys veterinary medicine and is interested in coming onto a team full of longevity and experience. We are located a short distance from Shrewsbury, PA and right off of I83, making the commute to the hospital an easy one. We are local to all of the amenities including wonderful farm markets, hand-made ice cream, and many large chains as well.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community

Advancement and leadership opportunities

Internal CE and development opportunities

Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more

Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options

Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)

Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program

Access to Headspace app

Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services

Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Referral bonus opportunities

Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and a strong understanding of veterinary medicine. Responsibilities include providing medical care to animals, performing laboratory tests, assisting in surgery, administering medications, and assisting veterinarians with diagnosing and treating patients. The successful candidate must also be able to communicate effectively with pet owners and have excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

Administer medications and vaccinations to animals.

Providing nursing care including phlebotomy, radiology, and injection administration.

Assist veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.

Maintain medical records and filing systems.

Assist in the preparation of surgical instruments and equipment.

Assist in surgical patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery

Educate clients on proper animal care and nutrition.

Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to commute/relocate:

Glen Rock, PA 17327: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Interested? Apply today!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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

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