Seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join and grow with our team.
Location:
201 Towne Centre Dr Unit 100, Dover, DE 19904
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $16
- 18/hr VCA Dover Animal Hospital is a modern 2 doctor practice in Dover, De.
Looking to grow our team! We are located within 45 minutes of the Delaware/Maryland Beaches which hosts many outdoor recreational opportunities .For those who enjoy the city and all that is has to offer we are within 2 hours of Philadelphia/ DC and we are within 10 minutes of the DAFB. Our newly built facility is conveniently located at 201 Towne Centre Drive Suite 100 Dover De 19904. We offer our clients a high standard of care and we believe in educating our clients so they can make the best medical choices for their pets. We have a new state of the art facility with 7 exam rooms (2 cat only exam rooms) . Our ideal candidate will genuinely enjoy working with animals and their owners and want to be part of a fun, interactive team. Good communication skills and the ability to handle a steady patient load while maintaining a good sense of humor are encouraged. Our strong mentorship capabilities and nurturing team approach will help anyone interested in succeeding learn how to make a positive impact on the overall quality of life for pets. Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and 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! As a member of the VCA Dover, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. 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. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. 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. Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets. Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. If you are a current associate, you 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
For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians
- including 500 who are board-certified specialists
- nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants
- all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
