VCA Animal Hospitals·Lacey, Washington
This role involves supporting the veterinary team at VCA Lacey Animal Hospital, requiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to contribute to patient care and hospital operations. Associates are expected to utilize the latest technology and participate in programs that encourage innovation and creativity.
VCA Lacey Animal Hospital is adding an experienced Veterinary Assistant to our team.
Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
Latest
Tech &
Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
Leadership development and mentorship programs.
401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
Full
Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Pet
Care
Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Advisory
Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
Legal
Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Transfer
Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. 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.
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.
The position seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the team at the Lacey, WA location. While specific duties are not exhaustively listed, the role implies a need for practical experience in a veterinary setting and a commitment to high standards of care.
Market context
Veterinary assistants in Washington are commonly needed in clinics and animal hospitals that rely on experienced support staff for patient care, restraint, cleaning, and client communication. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with prior clinical veterinary experience, and the listed medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and sick leave benefits can make a strong package. Review the original posting carefully and tailor your application to the specific clinical tasks you have handled; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the source description, which can save you research time.
