Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Experienced Veterinary Assistant VCA Animal Hospitals - 3.2 Alexandria, VA Job Details Full-time $26 - $28 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave License reimbursement Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Parental leave Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications Veterinary assistant experience Full Job Description Location Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id

R-241735

Job Type Full time Seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant! Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Old Town Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our 5-doctor GP practice! Our hospital has been serving the community for over 30 years. We believe in providing the best possible care to our patients and our tight knit community is a great place to call home. At VCA Old Town, we have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you have years of experience in the veterinary field and are looking for the next step in your career, or are new to the field and seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you. Why join the VCA Old Town- 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 team, you will help create and maintain 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. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: 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 range for this position is $26-28 / hour •minimum of 2 years experience as a vet assistant is required for this role.•Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you! 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