Veterinary Assistant

VCA Vineyard Animal Hospital is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a Veterinary Assistant!Snapshot of Responsibilities: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. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

Providing support to the entire veterinaryhospitalstaff

Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients

Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked

Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations

Keep accurate records and logs

Sterilize equipment

Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff

Client education and communication

Plus more!

Schedule: Full-time opportunities available, with flexible scheduling.Compensation: Starting at $18.00 –$19.00 /hour. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.Requirements: 6+ months of Veterinary Assistant experience or enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program.Benefits of joining VCA Vineyard Animal HospitalAt VCA, 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. In addition, 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

Tuition support and sponsorships

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Life, long and short-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

401(k) (company match)

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!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