Location Palmer, Alaska, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id

R-254714

Job Type Full time Join the VCA Far Country Animal Hospital Team!

Location:

2701 N Liahona Dr. Palmer, AK, 99645 We are a small animal, AAHA accredited general practice in the beautiful Matanuska Valley. Our team values empathy, humor, work-life balance, compassionate patient care, integrity. VCA Far Country Animal Hospital in Palmer, Alaska is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join us. Applicants must have clinical experience, have exceptional communication and technical skills. The successful candidate will be a believer in high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. Familiarity with AAHA requirements and Fear Free Certification are a bonus. Pay will be commensurate with experience and skill and starts at $19 and up. At VCA, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Why Join The VCA Family? Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities CE allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Vet Tech 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 Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Maintaining medical records. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients. Filling prescriptions. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging. Venipuncture Catheter placement Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Patient recovery Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? ! We look forward to getting to know you! 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