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VCA Animal Hospitals
NEW - Veterinary Assistant
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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.
$37,423 / year median in Pennsylvania
+29% projected growth
Job Description
Join the VCA Castle Shannon team! VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA accredited, full service, GP hospital in Pittsburgh, PA! We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Why join the VCA Castle Shannon Family? We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve. Some of the benefits we offer:
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 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
- Competitive wage
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Full-time and Part-time positions available Why We Want You As a member of the VCA Castle Shannon team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Dentistry
- Medical recordkeeping The salary for this position is based on experience, education and certifications.