Veterinary Assistant
$20 - $29 per hourVCA Animal Hospitals
Experienced Veterinary Assistant
VCA City Cats Hospital is hiring a full time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Located in beautiful Arlington Massachusetts, we are proud to serve the communities of Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, Boston, and surrounding areas.
About Us
We are a busy 6-doctor full service feline exclusive veterinary hospital open 6 days a week. We provide top quality veterinary services including wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, spays, neuters, dental procedures and mass removals. VCA City Cats is also a boarding facility with overnight accommodations available for cats.
VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Infertility benefits
- Competitive wage
Compensation: Is $20.00 - $29.00 / hour based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.
Schedule: weekend rotation required.
What You'll Do
Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) technician in training, or veterinary assistant, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and communication
- Patient assessment
- Anesthesia and surgery assisting
- Radiology
- Dentistry
- Catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Medical recordkeeping
Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.
Why VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Interested in this opportunity? Apply!
We look forward to hearing from you.
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