**VCA Madeira Animal Hospital** is excited to expand our team and is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant! VCA Madeira Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic dedicated to providing exceptional care to pets and their families. Our team is committed to fostering a compassionate environment where both clients and their beloved animals feel welcomed and valued **Position Overview** We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time **Veterinary Assistant** to join our team **full-time** . The ideal candidate will support our veterinarians and technicians in delivering top-notch medical care, ensuring the well-being of our patients, and maintaining a clean and organized facility. **Key Responsibilities** + Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures. + Safely restrain animals for treatments and diagnostics. + Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision. + Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, feces). + Perform basic diagnostic tests, including radiographs and blood tests. + Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. + Educate clients on general animal care, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions. + Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of examination rooms, surgical areas, and kennels. + Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed. + Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering phones. **Schedule:** Full-time opportunity. Flexible scheduling, including evenings, and Saturdays. **Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent. + 6+ months of experience in a veterinary setting. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. + Genuine compassion for animals and their owners. We support a work environment where you can **thrive in your career** while making a meaningful impact on patients and clients. Here’s what we offer: **Health & Well-being:** + **Mental Health Support:** Access to Lyra mental health platform, including up to **12 therapy sessions per year.** + **Comprehensive Healthcare:** Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options and fertility benefits. + **Paid Time Off:** Vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. + **Financial Support:** 100% employer-paid **short-term and long-term disability.** + **Crisis Assistance:** Access to the **Better Together Fund** for qualifying situations. + **Vaccination Perks:** **Rabies prophylaxis vaccine** and titer testing. **Professional Development:** + **Continuing Education (CE):** **WOOF University®** (RACE-approved courses). + **Sponsorships:** Support for **Penn Foster, VTNE prep,** and **VTNE test fees.** + **Certifications:** Discounts on **Fear Free, Low-Stress Handling, AAFP Cat-Friendly,** and **VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.** + **Leadership & Mentorship:** Programs for career advancement. **Additional Benefits:** + **401(k) Retirement Plan:** With increasing employer contribution. + **Liability & Life Insurance:** 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance equal to **one year’s salary.** + **Pet Care Perks:** Generous **employee pet care discounts** and VIP programs. + **Transfer Opportunities:** Nationwide hospital transfer options. We’re excited to meet you and welcome you to our team. Apply today! **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