Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 6161 Lamphear Rd, Rome, NY 13440

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $18-$21/hr

About Us

At VCA Rome Animal Hospital, we've proudly supported pets and their families for over 40 yearshelping them live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional medical care for our patients and an outstanding experience for the people who love them.

Our team of veterinarians, technicians, and compassionate support staff are trained to the highest standards, combining deep expertise with a genuine commitment to animal well-being. By staying at the forefront of veterinary medicine and advanced procedures, we ensure every patient receives the very best in both preventive and therapeutic care.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence in animal care.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians 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.

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 the VCA Rome team, 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:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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