VCA Animal Medical Center is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a Veterinary Assistant!VCA Animal Medical Center, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.Location: 1530 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, WA 99354Snapshot of Responsibilities:Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:
Providing support to the entire veterinaryhospitalstaff
Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients
Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked
Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
Keep accurate records and logs
Sterilize equipment
Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff
Client education and communication
Plus more!
Schedule: Part-time opportunities available, with flexible scheduling.Compensation: Starting at $17.00 –$18.00 /hour. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.Requirements: 6+ months of Veterinary Assistant experience or enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program.Accreditations:
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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
