What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our general practice team.
Our hospital is a 24/7 hybrid specialty hospital located in the beautiful finger lakes region of upstate NY.
In this position you will be supporting both our doctors and staff within the general practice team while also spending time in our client service area to support the client experience.
Your role will support creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:
- Greeting client and completing patient assessment
- Maintaining medical records.
- Checking in and checking out clients
- Preparing treatment plans and discussion with owner
- Filling prescriptions.
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
- Providing compassionate care for hospitalized pets.
- Supporting medical procedures
- Checking in and checking out clients
- Medical records and billing
- Scanning and uploading
At VCA, Colonial, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600 boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!
Compensation: $19 - $21 based on experience
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 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 : $19 - $21