What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary assistant position at VCA?
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center is expanding its Neurology service and looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant !
Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and eager to specialize in neurology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Veterinary Assistant in our Neurology department, you will :
- Patient Care : Provide compassionate care to our neurological patients, including preparing them for procedures, assisting with treatments, and monitoring their condition.
- Client Interaction : Communicate effectively with pet owners, providing information about their pet's condition and care instructions.
- Maintain Equipment and Supplies : Ensure all neurology equipment is properly maintained and that supplies are well-stocked.
- Team Collaboration : Work closely with our team of veterinarians, technicians, and other assistants to provide the highest standard of care.
Qualifications :
- Experience : A minimum of 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine is required.
- Passion for Neurology : A strong interest in neurology and a desire to learn and grow in this specialized field.
- Excellent Communication Skills : Ability to interact with clients and team members in a professional and empathetic manner.
- Organizational Skills : Strong ability to multitask and manage time efficiently in a busy environment.
Schedule : Full-Time position, with four 10-hour weekdays or three 12-hours weekdays. Upon complete training with the Surgery Service (commonly three months), associates can train to perform on-call surgery duties.
They can be included in an on-call rotation for both Surgeons and Neurologists. Bonuses apply!
Compensation : Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.
What makes VCA AVCC special?
It is essential to our hospital that every Technician and Assistant feel supported in their professional development and growth.
Our hospital has a career path for all employees and a Technician Training and Development Coordinator, who works closely with all Technicians and Assistants to provide aid in that development.
Whether it's learning new skills, understanding aspects of medicine, developing leadership / management skills, or education skills, our associates are supported and have the opportunity to build their desired professional pathway.
There are great new benefits of joining the VCA AVCC team! Company paid short term and long term disability, a very generous pet discount, 4-week additional paid paternity leave, yearly CE allowance, and tuition support for those wanting to further their education and careers.
Location : 7712 Crosspoint Commons, Fishers, IN, 46038
Join us in providing exceptional neurological care to pets and their families!
If you are a current associate, you 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
Last updated : 2024-05-28
