VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital has opportunities available for you to join our incredible team! We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our expanding hospital!
Schedule: Full-time opportunities available with rotating Saturdays.
Compensation: $ 17 - 19/ hr and starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
Who We Are:
At VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital, we help pet’s live long, healthy and happy lives. We are a full-service facility offering Preventative/Routine medical care, Urgent Care, diagnostic testing, surgical and dental services.
Job Snapshot:
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:
Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff
Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients
Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked
Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
Keep accurate records and logs
Sterilize equipment
Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff
Requirements:
6 + months experience working in a Veterinary Clinic or enrolled in a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician Program.
VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long- term disabilityAccess to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Apply today!
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 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