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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

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#Medical Records#Client Experience#Patient Care#Diagnostic Imaging#Pharmacy#AAHA Accredited#Veterinary Technician#Veterinary Assistant#Animal Hospital
#Lab Processing
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$18 - $21 / HOURPosted 2 days ago

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Salary

$18 - $21 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide compassionate care to patients and maintain a low-stress atmosphere for clients. Responsibilities include pharmacy tasks, lab sample processing, diagnostic imaging, and medical recordkeeping.

Requirements summary

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Technician in training who can deliver an outstanding client experience. Candidates should possess skills in patient care, medication administration, and diagnostic imaging.

Medication AdministrationClient EducationDiagnostic ImagingLab Sample CollectionMedical RecordkeepingCompassionate Patient CarePharmacy AdministrationLab Sample Processing

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant! Location

  • 2497
  • Old
  • Philadelphia
  • Pike,
  • Lancaster,
  • PA 17602
  • Pay range: $18-$21based on experience and education At VCA Smoketown Animal Hospital, we are looking to add a full time veterinary assistant to our hospital! We are an AAHA accredited practice located in beautiful Lancaster County, PA. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Why join the VCA Smoketown team? We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants 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! 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 Continuing education allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous pet care discounts Life, long and short-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time 401(k) Full-time and Part-time positions available 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 Medical recordkeeping We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with 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.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • Pet Care Discounts
  • Veterinary Technician License Reimbursement
  • Tuition Support and Sponsorships
  • Mental Health and Wellness Subscriptions

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VCA Animal Hospitals

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 general practice to emergency and specialty...

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