Veterinary Assistant Experienced

Veterinary Assistant Position

VCA Charles Towne Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant who has surgical experience to join our general practice team.

Our AAHA-accredited primary care facility provides illness care, surgery, dentistry, and more. We see canine and feline species patients! Our hours are typically Monday through Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, closed on Sundays.

Compensation: $15 - $20 / hr is based on skill set and experience.

Schedule: Full time, Saturday rotation required.

About the Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. Duties will include:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Venipuncture and catheter placement
• Radiology and diagnostics
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medication preparation and administration
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Medical recordkeeping

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant performing these technical duties, or similar level of experience as a veterinary technology student. We are looking for individuals to join our team, who will bring a positive attitude and who will contribute to our positive culture. This individual will also take an owner's approach towards all areas of care at the hospital and provide the highest standard of care to their patients, clients, leadership and their peers.

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care.

We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay (when applicable)
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.