VCA Big Lake Animal Hospital, located on the out skirts of Wasilla, AK is looking for Veterinary Assistants to join our 3-doctor General Practice! 

We need experienced Veterinary Assistants or Certified Veterinary Assistants to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education.  Veterinary Assistants are responsible for preparing exam rooms for the doctors and assist in providing care for the patients hospitalized in the treatment area. 

Schedule: Full time opportunity. Flexible schedule.  We are open Monday-Saturday, 8a-6p, Some Saturdays required.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $ 22.00 - $ 26.00 / hr Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

  

Location: 9750 W. Parks Hwy Wasilla, AK 99654

What makes VCA Big Lake Unique?  

VCA Big Lake Animal Hospital offers an amazing facility with lots of surgical and dental opportunities.  We are a hard-working team that says yes to clients! We are welcoming to new team members and are a fun bunch of people to work with.  We value continuing education, professional growth and support a good work/life balance. 

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add part-time team members to our hospital!  We would like to see this grow into a full time position. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

 As a member of the VCA Big Lake team, you will support the Technician and Doctor team by creating 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:

Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.Maintaining medical records.Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Benefits of joining the VCA Big Lake Team! 

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer.  At VCA, 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. In addition, 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 tea.

Competitive wagesGenerous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and moreAccess to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityOpportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of MarsDedicated onboarding and development supportAssociate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groupsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesFree Continuing Education through our online WoofU

Apply Today! We look forward to speaking with you! 

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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