Veterinary Assistant General Practice
$19 - $23 per hourVCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant Position
VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking full time and part time general practice veterinary assistants to join the team at our 24-7 general, emergency, and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT.
This role will be running anesthesia for our general practice cases including but not limited to, spays and neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
Why Join the VCA 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. 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
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous petcare discounts
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
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 parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:
- Collecting patient histories & physical exams
- Building lasting relationships with our clients and patients
- Venipuncture / IVC placement
- Hands Free Radiology (associate safety a top priority)
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Laboratory
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
- Providing compassionate care for all patients
- Client Education
- General practice experience preferred
- Full technician skill utilization
Job Type: Full Time & Part Time (Saturdays 8a-6pm & some evenings)
Pay Range: $19 - $23 / hr based on skill set and experience.
Shifts: 38 hours per week, Monday thru Friday
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- we look forward to hearing from you!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
VCA Animal HospitalsVacancy posted 2 days ago
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