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 experienceAble to proficiently perform Veterinary Assistant duties including those listed aboveWhy 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. Benefits include :
Career Support :
Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary communityAdvancement and leadership opportunitiesInternal CE and development opportunitiesFree NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and moreTuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and moreHealth & Well Being :
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage optionsFree mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance programAccess to Headspace appFully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurancePaid vacation, paid sick time, holiday payPaid parental leaveFertility coverage, gender affirmation servicesGrowing network of onsite social workersOther 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 matchReferral bonus opportunitiesPractice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communicationOpportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnershipsInterested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.