About this opportunity
VCA Animal Hospitals lists this Veterinary Assistant General Practice opportunity in west hartford, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Practice Veterinary AssistantVCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking Full time & Part time General Practice Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT.This role will be running anesthesia for our general practice cases including but not limited to, spays and neuters, mass removals, and dentals.Why Join the VCA 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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityLeadership opportunitiesCareer development programsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesContinuing education allowanceTuition support and sponsorshipsVeterinary Technician license reimbursementFree mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)Referral bonusesCompetitive wageMedical, dental & vision insuranceGenerous petcare discountsLife, long and short term disability insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacation and sick time401(k)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.The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:Collecting patient histories & physical examsBuilding lasting relationships with our clients and patientsVenipuncture / IVC placementHands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)DentistryPharmacyLaboratoryAnesthesia MonitoringWorking collaboratively with team members of all hospital servicesProviding compassionate care for all patientsClient EducationGeneral Practice experience preferredFull Technician Skill UtilizationJob Type : Full Time weekend rotation required.Pay Range : $19 - $23 / hr based on skill set and experience.Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!
Worksite address
west hartford, CT, 06107, US
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