Join the VCA Fitzgerald Team!VCA Fitzgerald Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our five-doctor general practice hospital emphasizing in fear free care. We thrive on supporting new ideas and believe in the potential of each team member. We succeed when you grow to your potential. Our hospital has been part of the Colchester community for over 20 years. In addition to traditional services such as digital dental and X-ray Services, we also provide ultrasound technology, and personalized pet care recommendations. Our facility is nestled in the Champlain Valley, surrounded by the beautiful Lake Champlain, Mount Mansfield and Camel’s Hump. A wonderful area for you and/or your whole family to learn and grow. We look forward to welcoming a new medical professional to our team!Why Join the VCA Fitzgerald Family?We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.Some of the benefits we offer:
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Growth & leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Medical, dental & 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)
HSA / FSA
Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
Free exercise program app download and membership (Hinge Health)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Full-time and Part-time positions available
Why We Want YouAs a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain 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.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. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:
Compassionate patient care
Client education and care
Pharmacy and medication administration
Lab sample collection and processing
Diagnostic imaging
Surgical preparation and assisting
Anesthesia monitoring
Dentistry
Medical recordkeeping
The salary range for this position is $16-19/ hourReady to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from 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