What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Patient Care Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital is looking to add a Veterinary Assistant to their amazing team!
Location : 416 NE 112th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
Compensation : $ 22 - $ 25 / hr depending on experience
Schedule : FT including Saturdays
Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:
- Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
- Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
- Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-
- Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
- Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
- Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
- Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
- Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
- Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
- Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
- Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
- Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
- Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
- Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
- Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
- Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
- Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free © approach
- Proficient in blood draws, IV catheter placement and maintenance
- Ability to acquire quality digital radiographs
- Administering vaccinations, SQ fluids and other medications
- Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc.
- Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep
- Prioritize tasks and redirect when needed
- Have the ability to multitask
- Work collectively in teams and alone
- Keep hospital supplies stocked
- Process laboratory samples
- Run in hospital blood work panels
- Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks
- Basic computer knowledge
- Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Triage and critical thinking
At VCA, you can be the veterinary healthcare team member you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!
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 : $22 - $25