VCA Animal Medical Center in Richland, Wa is adding to our team another  Veterinary Assistant!  

Location:  1530 Jadwin Avenue - Richland WA 98354

Compensation : $18 - $ 18.50 / hr

Schedule : Flexible Days M-F

THE POSITION:

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: 

Duties include, but not limited to:

Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free © approachPatient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc.Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeepPrioritize tasks and change when neededSurgical instrument cleaning/packing and surgical suite prep and cleanStocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and ORsProcess laboratory samplesRun in hospital blood work panelsAssist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks

Keep accurate records and logs 

 Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team!  

Leadership opportunities  

Career development programs  

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities  

Pet care discounts (40-100%)

Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)  

Referral bonuses  

Competitive wage  

Medical, dental & vision insurance  

Life, long and short term disability insurance  

Paid parental leave  

Paid vacation and sick time  

Plus more!

It's time to apply 

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! 

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 vcacareers.com.