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VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant ER

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$40,099 / year median in Connecticut

+31% projected growth

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Job Description

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We are seeking an individual who is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team. About Us VCA Shoreline is a state-of-the-art medical facility providing a range of specialty, critical care and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. Located in Shelton, our veterinary specialists, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.
Check out our website here:
https://vcahospitals.com/shoreline
Potential Schedule:
: Sun-Weds 8am-6pm
Compensation:
$20.00 - $23.00 / hr is based on skill set, and experience Veterinary Assistant duties include: Compassionate patient care Client education and communication Patient assessment Anesthesia and surgery assisting Radiology Dentistry Catheter placement Venipuncture Laboratory work Pharmacy Medical recordkeeping The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to effectively communicate with others in a fast-paced environment.
The Benefits Continue To Grow:
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Growth & leadership opportunities Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships 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 Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician's point of view.
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//vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5 Why VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. 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 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

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Mental Health