Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

At VCA West 86th Street Animal Hospital we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Compensation : $16 - $20 / hr

Schedule : FT 5 / 8's Days with rotating Saturdays

VCA West 86th Street Animal Hospital is a three doctor practice offering Primary Care Services.

In this position you will be supporting our Doctor team. Duties may include but are not limited to :

• Maintaining detailed medical records.
• Client Communication. Filling prescriptions. Performing laboratory work and Hands-Free diagnostic imaging. Providing compassionate care by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients. Anesthesia monitoring.
• Exam Room Nurse Duties Animal Restraint and Handling
• Obtaining diagnostic laboratory samples
• Triage
• Medication administration

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skillsand even learn some new techniquesand explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical / dental / vision and paid vacation (for F / T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

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.