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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Assistant in Larchmont, New York
JOIN OUR FAMILY!
DO YOU LOVE ANIMALS? Village Animal Hospital in Larchmont, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary family! At VCA Village Animal Hospital, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. We’re looking for a personable yet highly professional “service extraordinaire” to join us in delivering our mission to our clients and their pets. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
Why join the VCA Village 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)
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
Why We Want You
As 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.
In this position you will be cross trained to support our Doctors, Technician and Client Service team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:
Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
Cleaning cages.
Walking dogs.
Bathing dogs.
Doing laundry.
Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all times—both inside and outside.
Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.
Maintaining medical records.
Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
Filling prescriptions.
Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.
The salary range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50 / hour based on experience.
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.50 - $18.50 / hour based on experience.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Larchmont, NY 10538: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
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