Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Blue Ridge Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We are a busy 4-doctor canine and feline practice in Greer, SC with a tenured team including three licensed veterinary technicians. We offer primary care, dentistry, surgery, and more. Our hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am - 6pm, Thursday and Saturday 8am - 1pm, closed Sunday.

About the Role

As Veterinary Assistant, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. Duties will include :

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Medication preparation and administration
• Radiology and diagnostics
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry assistance
• Medical recordkeeping

Qualifications

One or more years of Veterinary Assisting experience. Able to proficiently perform Veterinary Assistant duties including those listed above.

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary 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.

Career Support

Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community. Advancement and leadership opportunities. Internal CE and development opportunities. Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more. Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more.

Health & Well Being

Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options. Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year). Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program. Access to Headspace app. Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance. Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services. Growing network of onsite social workers.

Other Perks

Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Referral bonus opportunities. Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication. Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships.

Interested? Apply! 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.