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Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA
Veterinary Assistant Experienced
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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.
$33,705 / year median in South Carolina
+29% projected growth
Job Description
VCA Westbury Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.
Location:
1497 W 5th N St, Summerville, SC 29483Hours:
Monday- Thursday, 8:30 Am
- 8 PM, Friday, 8:30 AM to 6 PM, Saturday, 8:30 AM
- 2 PM.
Duties will include:
- Maintaining medical records.
- Preparing the 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. At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
- You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
- You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
Compensation:
$18.00- $20.
Schedule:
Full time, Includes weekend rotation 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.
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.
- 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.