Veterinary Assistant

Join the Animal Health Center Team! Animal Health Center has been serving the Clifton Park area with compassionate veterinary care for over 25 years. We are proudly AAHA accredited and a hands free radiology practice. We have 3 full time DVMs. Teamwork is constant in our daily practice and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork. Each team member is equally important in helping our patient and clients. Location 1656 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Pay Range $17-$18/ per hour At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. Why Join the VCA Animal Health Center? We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to you continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant career has to offer. At VCA 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! Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA charities Tuition support and sponsorships Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental and vision insurance Generous pet care discounts Life, long and short term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time Why We Want You As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Compassionate patient care Client education and care Pharmacy and medication administration Lab sample collection and processing Diagnostic imaging Medical recordkeeping 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr VCA Animal Hospitals