Veterinary Assistant - VCA Alexandria at VCA Animal Hospitals

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

19.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Veterinary Medicine, Patient Care, Compassionate Care, Medical Records, Team Support, Client Centered, Pet Focused, Technical Skills

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

JOIN OUR FAMILY! Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind growing 12-doctor practice! Our hospital has been serving the DMV area since 1942. We are a state of the art, AHAA accredited, General Practice and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. We are Client Centered & Pet Focused. At VCA Alexandria we have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant or looking for something new, our team is ready to partner with you. Full-time hours during the week that include some Saturdays. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our Doctor and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include: • Maintaining medical records. • Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets. At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. • You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload • You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer. VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following: • Competitive wage $18-$19 • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance • Opportunity to teach and mentor • 401(k) • Life and Long Term Disability insurance Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant will support the Doctor and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients. Duties include maintaining medical records and providing compassionate care for hospitalized pets.