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Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

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Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$16 - $17 / HOURPosted 17 days ago

Location

Port Richey, Florida

Salary

$16 - $17 / HOUR

Quick overview

Perform physical examinations, patient assessments, and recovery while managing anesthesia and intubation. Handle IV fluid administration, diagnostic imaging, and professional client communications during discharge.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be experienced veterinary assistants or credentialed technicians (CVT, RVT, LVT) who are positive and motivated. Ability to work as a team and adapt to a fast-paced general practice environment is required.

professional certificatePatient AssessmentPhysical ExaminationsClient CommunicationPatient DischargeIntubationAnesthesia MonitoringDiagnostic ImagingRadiologyPatient RecoveryCRI CalculationsIV Fluid AdministrationVeterinary Nursing

Job description

  • VCA Bayonet Point Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our General Practice team!
  • About Us We are a 2-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Port Richey, FL.
  • Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/bayonet-point Candidates must be positive and motivated.
  • The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow.
  • Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.
  • We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.
  • VCA Total Rewards Benefits: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl Growth & leadership opportunities Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Infertility benefits Competitive wage Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio Compensation: $16 - $17.00 / hr is based on skill set, and experience.

Schedule

Full time. 8am - 6pm, rotating weekends. Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view. https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5 What You'll Do Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited Veterinary Assistant Duties Include Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery Intubation, anesthesia and monitoring IV fluid administration and CRI calculations Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging Client communications and discharge Why VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. 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 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

  • Dental 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
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Continuing Education Funds
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Veterinary Technician License Reimbursement
  • Free NAVTA Membership
  • RECOVER Training
  • Fear Free Certification Discounts
  • Infertility Benefits
  • Headspace Subscription
  • VetGirl Discounts
  • Tuition Support and Scholarships
  • Hospital and Product Discounts
  • VTS Career Path Support
  • Free Access to Plumbs and Vetfolio

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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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IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
HQLos Angeles, CA

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.

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