Veterinary Assistant at VCA Animal Hospitals

Lexington Park, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Venipuncture, Radiology, Patient Assessment, Dentistry, Laboratory Work, Pharmacy, Communication Skills, Patient Care, Client Education, Medication Administration, Lab Sample Collection, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgical Preparation, Anesthesia Monitoring, Medical Recordkeeping

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

VCA St. Mary's Animal Hospital in Lexington Park, Maryland could be the place for you! We are seeking to hire a dedicated, caring Veterinary Assistant who is looking to work at an AAHA-accredited, well-equipped practice. Required skills include excellent communication skills, team oriented driven, venipuncture, radiology, patient assessment, dentistry, laboratory work and pharmacy. VCA St. Mary’s Animal Hospital offers our patients and clients outstanding service and medical care, combining traditional medicine along with alternative choices. Our services include wellness, early disease detection, dentistry, elective and routine surgeries, digital radiography, in house blood work and advanced surgical procedures such as cruciate repairs, splenectomies, etc. VCA St. Mary's Animal Hospital will invest in you! Supportive environment, our management and support team members are an extension of your family! We take pride in our team and in our close relationships with our clients and patients. Our continuous goal is delivering compassionate client service and quality medicine. Hourly Compensation ranging from $16.00 - $18.00 Continuing Education Opportunities Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Vacation/ Sick time and Paid Holidays Long and Short Term Disability Sponsored Penn Foster Certification Program Woof University – Online Training 401(k) VIP Perks Generous personal pet care discounts, and more! 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 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 The salary range for this position is $16 - $18 / hour Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you! If you are a current associate, you 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate patient care and support medical procedures including surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging. Maintain a positive client experience through education and professional communication.