Experienced Veterinary Assistant

NO NIGHTS. NO WEEKENDS EVER!We are a young and growing general practice, with a focus on quality of care and work life balance. VCA Telegraph Road Animal Hospital is seeking a full time individual to join our growing team. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-Previous experience in a veterinary facility preferred.-Must be friendly, outgoing, "people oriented."-Excellent communication skills-Telephone and computer skills are necessary-Dependable attendance is required-Must be able to lift 40 poundsIn addition:-This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a minimum 8 hour day-Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions-Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone as well as basic math skills.-Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.-Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community.-Growth and Leadership opportunities-Career development programs-Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships-Veterinary Technician license reimbursement-Medical, dental, and vision insurance-Generous hospital discounts and product discounts-Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance-Paid vacation and sick time-Paid parental leave-401(k)-Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)-Referral Bonuses-Competitive wage-Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities-Full-time and Part-time positions available$16.00 to $19.00 based on experienceIf 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