VCA Animal Hospitals • Severn, MD 21144
Job #2665277330
Seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant NO NIGHTS - NO WEEKENDS EVER!
We are a young and growing general practice, with a focus on quality of care and work life balance. VCA Telegraph Road Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team.
Why join the VCA Telegraph Family?
We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Growth & leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
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:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Previous experience in a veterinary facility preferred.
Must be friendly, outgoing, "people oriented."
Excellent communication skills
Telephone and computer skills are necessary
Dependable attendance is required
Must be able to lift 40 pounds
This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a minimum 8 hour day
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone as well as basic math skills.
Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.
The pay range for this position is $16-$19 based on experience
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 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 ~~~
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