Veterinary Assistant VCA Animal Hospitals

• 3.2 Roanoke, VA Job Details Full-time $16
• $17 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Pet care Patient comfort Diagnostic imaging equipment Companion animal handling Dispensing prescriptions Medical procedure preparation Pre-examination patient preparation Veterinary client education Imaging studies Medical diagnostic testing Veterinary procedure assistance Patient history taking Medical laboratory equipment Records management Health record tracking Patient family and caregiver education Communication with pet owners Veterinary laboratory work Operating medical imaging equipment Patient treatment Managing patient records Veterinary dentistry Veterinary administrative support Entry level Full Job Description Location Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id

R-251170

Job Type Full time VCA Valley Animal Hospital in Roanoke, VA is seeking a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Location:

5146 Hildebrand Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012

Schedule:

Full-time; schedule will vary About Us We are a fast-paced practice offering Primary Care, Surgery, Dentistry, and more. Our hours are Monday 7:30 am

• 7:30 pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:30 am
• 5:30 pm, Saturday 7:30 am
• 12:30 pm, Closed Sundays.

We value teamwork and open communication. Our team takes pride in providing exceptional patient care, utilizing modern equipment and Fear Free techniques. We offer opportunities for both personal and professional growth and offer flexibility in scheduling whenever possible.

Check out our website at:

https://vcahospitals.com/valley-va About the Role As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support our team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients.

Duties will include:

Compassionate patient care Client education and care Obtaining patient history from clients Filling prescriptions Preparing suite and surgery and dentistry patients Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging Maintaining medical records Safe and effective patient handling and restraint Why VCA VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, urgent care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world-class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. This means taking care of our people. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Compensation:

$16

• $17 / hour based on skill set and experience.

Some of the many benefits we offer: Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Advancement and leadership opportunities Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options Access to free mental health care (up to 12 sessions a year), life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc. Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay Paid parental leave Continuing Education allowance for full-time credentialed veterinary technicians CE and learning opportunities for all associates Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology

AAS, BAS

completion and more Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts 401(k) retirement plan Referral bonus opportunities Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. 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 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