Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital has been fortunate to work with pets and their people in the Newton community for more than 45 years. We are a four doctor, small animal practice that believes in the importance of dedicated client and patient care. VCA Rotherwood is looking to hire an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. At VCA Rotherwood, we encourage and support employee growth and development, with training and development plans that combine theoretical knowledge and practical skill development. Compensation: $19 - $24 / hr is dependent on skill set, and experience Schedule: Full time, must include a weekend rotation Total rewards Benefits Package: Generous pet care discounts In-house training, educational & career development programs Tuition support and sponsorships Competitive wages & referral bonuses Medical, dental & vision insurance, mental health resources Life, long and short-term disability insurance Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, vacation, and sick time 401(k) with employer matching Typical expectations, duties, and daily tasks will include: Client communication and education Efficient and accurate use of electronic medical records and practice management software Supporting the DVM team with patient appointments, taking accurate histories, providing treatments, and assisting with procedures Safe patient restraint, phlebotomy skills, hands-free radiology Surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient post-op care Commitment to training and development of new team members Additionally, for candidates interested in professional growth, there are options for stretch assignments, varied paths to leadership roles, and the ability to gain experience in areas outside the primary hospital services. Collaboration and team work are not abstract concepts to the dedicated team members at VCA Rotherwood. To us, this is not just a statement, but a lived, daily experience. Come and meet the team to gain insight into how this team works together, and you will see this is more than just words. Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician's point of view. Why VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. 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 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.