Support veterinarians and technicians by assisting with exams, procedures, and animal restraint while maintaining a clean hospital environment. Ensure a positive client experience by providing education and maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in a veterinary setting. Candidates must be comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and possess strong communication skills.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationClient EducationAnimal RestraintAnimal HandlingPatient History TakingMedical Record MaintenanceLab Sample CollectionTPR PerformanceRadiograph AssistanceHospital OrganizationSurgery Prep And Recovery
Job description
Seeking a Veterinary Assistant! Location
615
Airline
Blvd,
Portsmouth,
VA 23707
Schedule: Full- time opportunity.
Compensation
$16 - 17/hr and the starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Join Our Amazing Team at VCA Airline Boulevard Animal Hospital! We’re currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team.
About Us: In our AAHA-accredited facility at VCA Airline Boulevard Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for pets, as well as the best experience for clients. Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistant 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 Airline Boulevard, 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 parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Pay
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Vacation
Tuition Assistance
Paid Sick Time
401(k) Retirement Plan With Company Match
Fertility Coverage
Referral Bonus Opportunities
Headspace App Access
Free NAVTA Membership
Gender Affirmation Services
Free Mental Health Care Through Lyra Health
Access To VetFolio And Plumbs App
Cigna Life Assistance Program
Hospital Discounts For Pets
Employer-paid Life, Long-term And Short-term Disability Insurance
What
You'll
Do (Day-to-Day
Responsibilities): Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) Restrain animals safely and compassionately Prepare and clean exam rooms Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics Maintain accurate medical records and support charting Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits Support surgery prep and recovery as needed Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment
Qualifications: Previous experience in a veterinary setting A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field Excellent communication and teamwork skills Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments High school diploma or equivalent required Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time. 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.
