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VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant Surgery
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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.
$38,463 / year median in New York
+32% projected growth
Job Description
VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced surgery
- veterinary assistant
- to join our
- Surgery
- team full time. We are a
- hybrid
- hospital and proud to be one of the premier providers of primary, specialty and emergency care located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York.
- Surgery Veterinary Assistant Duties Include
- + Primary scrub nurse duties + Turn over OR and autoclave instruments + Assisting LVT with surgery prep + Assisting DVM with morning SOAPs + Hands Free Radiology + Greeting clients and patient discharge + Client education and communication
Potential Schedule:
- Full-time
Compensation:
- $19 - $21 / hour dependent on experience and skill set.
Location:
- 2369 N Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
- What Makes VCA Colonial Unique?
- Get ready to join a hospital that has the friendliest family feel yet!
- Why Join The VCA Colonial Family?
- How about the opportunity to learn from multiple Veterinary Technician Specialists!
Total Rewards Benefits Package:
- + Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community + Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl + 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 +
- Free
- mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) + Referral bonuses +
- Infertility benefits
- + Competitive wage + 401(k)
- Why You Should Consider Us
- This role is suited for the experienced veterinary assistant, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills.
- We look forward to getting to know you!
- The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed.
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