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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Assistant in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts
VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital has been fortunate to work with pets and their people in the Newton community for more than 45 years. We have developed countless lasting relationships within the community, some that span generations of people and their pets! We are a four doctor, small animal practice that believes in the importance of dedicated client and patient care. We have a strong focus on preventative medicine, and strive to collaborate with pet parents to improve medical outcomes for our patients. We are looking for technicians and assistants to join our team.
At VCA Rotherwood, we encourage and support employee growth and development, with training and development plans that combine theoretical knowledge and practical skill development. Additionally, for candidates interested in professional growth, there are options for stretch assignments, varied paths to leadership roles, and the ability to gain experience in areas outside the primary hospital services.
Collaboration and team work are not abstract concepts to the dedicated team members at VCA Rotherwood. To us, this is not just a statement, but a lived, daily experience. Come and meet the team to gain insight into how this team works together, and you will see this is more than just words.
Typical expectations, duties, and daily tasks will include:
Client communication and education
Efficient and accurate use of electronic medical records and practice management software
Supporting the DVM team with patient appointments, taking accurate histories, providing treatments, and assisting with procedures
Safe patient restraint, phlebotomy skills, hands-free radiology
Surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient post-op care
Commitment to training and development of new team members
What we offer:
Generous pet care discounts
In-house training, educational & career development programs
Tuition support and sponsorships
Competitive wages & referral bonuses
Medical, dental & vision insurance, mental health resources
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, vacation, and sick time
401(k) with employer matching
Are you certified or eligible to be? Additional benefits include:
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Yearly CE allowance and access to unlimited online CE
Leadership opportunities
VTNE study support
Pay range depending on skill level and experience $19 - $28 /hr
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