What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Assistant* NO NIGHTS/NO WEEKENDS position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Yes, you read that correctly! NO NIGHTS. NO WEEKENDS.
We are a young and growing general practice, with a focus on quality of care and work life balance.
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
In addition:
-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.
Benefits included:
-Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
-Options to open a HSA/FSA account
-Short Term and Long Term disability
-401(k) retirement plan with employer match available
-Pet care discounts
-Up to 40 hours of paid vacation to start
-6 Paid Holidays and 5 sick day
-(Local Laws and ordinances apply)
-Health and well-being programs that provide resources and training
-Paid Parental Leave
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $16 to $23 per hour. Opportunities for shift differential, holiday pay, and overtime available based on business need.
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
Salary : $16 - $23
