Seeking Experienced Veterinary Assistants!Location: 918 W Sunset Drive, Waukesha, WI 53189At VCA Associates in Pet Care, we are looking to add a full time Veterinary Assistant to the medical team! Our AHAA accredited, full-service hospital in Waukesha, WI has been serving the community for many year and committed to cultivating and maintaining the human/animal bond as a cornerstone of our patient care. Our team has a shared devotion for providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!Why join the VCA Associates in Pet Care Family?We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Tuition support and sponsorships
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Great location with an easy access to various dining, shopping and entertainment options
Schedule that provides a good work/life balance
Welcoming work environment with snacks, goodies and hot beverages provided for all staff members to keep everyone happy
Why We Want You!As a member of VCA Associates in Pet Care, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Salary: $16-$21 per hour. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.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
