Are you tired of feeling overworked and underappreciated Come check out our hospital where we focus on patient care and employee engagement We are looking for a passionate Veterinary Assistant to join our AMAZING team!We have 8 DVMs on staff and are continuing to grow! Come work with an outstanding team of CVTs and support staff, excellent veterinarians, and committed management in a professionally challenging, supportive, and team-oriented environment! We have a strong culture here that is very special and something we have worked hard to achieve. We feel you should love your job and what you do and that is true for all of us here at VCA Feist. WE all strive to be the best at what we do and help each other learn and develop our skills.VCA Feist Animal Hospital was established as an animal hospital in 1911 and has been part of St. Paul area ever since. We are committed to maintaining our reputation of being an outstanding Veterinary hospital by providing exceptional medical care, a fantastic client experience, and a calming environment for our patients. Caring for pets means a wide range of needs beyond health care. Our hospital is fortunate enough to work closely with Animal Humane Society, Minnesota Humane Society, Grey Face Rescue, and Pet Haven.We are a full-service facility offering Preventative/Routine medical care, Surgical, and dental Care. In addition to our general Veterinary services, we offer advanced services such as ultrasound, orthopedic surgeries, advanced soft tissue surgeries, and dermatology consults from our a traveling board-certified surgeon, board-certified radiologist and dermatologist.Job DescriptionTechnician duties include a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to:
Client communication and education
Patient assessment and triage
Animal handling and restraint
Surgical assisting, anesthesia administration and monitoring
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory sample collection and processing
General record keeping
So much more!
Why Join The VCA Feist Family?We are passionate about supporting Technicians 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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
CE allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Vet Tech license reimbursement
Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Life, long and short term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career or new to Vet Med and seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you. We look forward to meeting you!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