Veterinary Assistant

JOIN OUR FAMILY! Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Northwest Hills is looking for an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Technician or Assistant to complete our strong, passionate team. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and a positive work/life balance. We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, sick and holiday pay, paid continuing education, generous pet discounts and much more! We want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The ideal candidate would possess the following skills and/or a strong desire to learn and grow in these areas. venipuncture catheter placement radiology anesthesia monitoring physical examinations and patient assessment surgical preparation and assisting dentistry laboratory work pharmacy emergency response wound care orthopedic procedures patient recovery compassionate care for our hospitalized patients As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals. Why You Should Consider Joining the VCA Family At VCA, 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 skillsand even learn some new techniquesand explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following: Competitive wage Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Opportunity to teach and mentor 401(k) Life and Long Term Disability insurance Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. If you are a current associate, you 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians - including 500 who are board-certified specialists - nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants - all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.