Veterinary Assistant Experienced

Veterinary Assistant Position at VCA Capeway Veterinary Hospital

VCA Capeway Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our state of the art, full service hospital in Fairhaven, MA.

We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Compensation: $20.00 - $26.00 / hour is based on skill set and experience.

Schedule: Full Time: 35-40 hours/week with a 4-day work week.

You would work every other Saturday, but you will receive an additional weekday off when scheduled on the weekend. You will have 2 set days off per week and the 3rd day off rotates when you work the Saturday. This is a closing shift. Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can expect to be off around 7:30 PM, Fridays around 6 PM, and Saturdays around 4 PM.

Why join the VCA Capeway Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 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
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA Capeway 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
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: 171 Bridge Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719