Veterinary Assistant

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant! Location: 85 W Central Ave, Edgewater, MD 21037 At VCA South Arundel, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! We are looking for a full time experienced Veterinary Assistant. Why Join The VCA Family? We are passionate about supporting our Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive 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 Continuing education allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses VCA Animal Hospitals offers competitive compensation and benefits package including; Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Options to open a HSA/FSA account Life, Short Term and Long-Term disability 401(k) retirement plan with employer match available Pet care discounts Up to 40 hours of paid vacation to start 6 Paid holidays and 5 sick days - (Local laws or ordinances apply) Health and well-being programs that provide resources and training Paid Parental Leave The pay range for this position is $18-$23 per hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Opportunities for shift differential, holiday pay, and overtime available based on business need. Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA team, 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. If you have not worked in this field- we will train! If you have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) 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 (or trained on): Physical examinations and patient assessment Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? We look forward to getting to know you! 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, Inc