Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Position

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 2571 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $15 - $17 / hour

About Us

At VCA Wakulla Animal Hospital, we've been helping dogs and cats live long, healthy, happy lives since 1983 and we're just getting started. Every day, our team is committed to delivering exceptional medical care for our patients while creating a compassionate, welcoming experience for every pet owner who walks through our doors.

Located in Crawfordville and proudly serving the surrounding communities, our hospital is home to dedicated veterinarians, skilled technicians, and a compassionate support staff who share a passion for animal care and teamwork. We're looking for a motivated, like-minded Veterinary Assistant to join our growing medical team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and 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 technician career has to offer. 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!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You! As a member of VCA Wakulla, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating 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.You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have 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 care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.