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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal HospitalsToano, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Location : 8391 Richmond Rd, Toano, VA 23168

VCA Andersons Corner is seeking a Veterinary Assistant, with at least a year of experience, to join our team.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

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

    • Why We Want You!

    As a member of VCA Anderson Corners, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to :

  • Maintaining medical records.
  • Preparing 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

    • Requirements :

  • Healthy positive attitude
  • Experience with dogs and cats, and a willingness to work with different animal personalities
  • Able to humanely handle animals under various circumstances
  • Ability to work both mornings and afternoons
  • Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions, and be moderately computer literate
  • Able to stand for long periods of time

    • Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

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    Veterinary Assistant • Toano, VA, US