**Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team - expanding their patient care approach!**

VCA South Shore is seeking a full-time **Experienced Veterinary Assistant** to join our full-service hospital in Staten Island, NY! Our team is energetic, supportive, and family oriented and we are laying the groundwork to offer **same day emergency medicine** to our patients!

What does this mean for you?

Applicants will be offered 12-hour shifts with a variety of options

Applicants will utilize their skills in both wellness and emergency medicine capacity.

Applicants will leverage their passion to develop strategies and be a pioneer for the growth of this initiative.

We are driven by personalized patient care and going the extra mile to connect with the community 7 days a week. We are centrally located with easy access to commuting options such as 3 bridges and the Staten Island Ferry.

Whether you are seasoned professional or a tech new to the field, we welcome the opportunity to help further your growth in veterinary medicine.

**Why Join the VCA South Shore team?**

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.

Some of the benefits we offer:

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 parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso 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 youve 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

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

**The salary range for this position is $18-$23 / hr 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** **vcacareers.com**