VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center is a well-staffed hospital just outside Washington DC that values being an excellent learning environment with great opportunities!
We have an opening for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work in our Neurology Department. The position is Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm. This is a great position if you are interested in pursuing specialty veterinary medicine, but would like to gain experience before making the big plunge!
If you thrive in a fast-paced work environment and enjoy working one-on-one with the doctors, then this is the position for YOU. Our assistants are responsible for obtaining vitals, obtaining pertinent histories, restraining for neurologic exams, assisting with MRI procedures, and so much more!
Don't know much about neurology or MRI's? No problem, we will teach you!
Our starting salary is $19.25/hour, or higher depending on experience. Successful candidates are able to multitask, comfortable communicating with clients and believe in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and outstanding patient care - and demonstrate the desire to make them happen.
VCA is deeply committed to its associates' well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Benefits offered include:
Double overtime
Supplementary paid sick leave if you or a family member gets sick
Health insurance covering COVID testing, COVID care and vaccines
Free subscription to the Headspace app (meditation and sleep support)
Free mental health support through programs like the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Modern Health (therapy, counseling & life coaching)
60 days free access to Alo Moves (yoga, fitness & meditation)
On-site Veterinary Social Worker!
The benefits above are in addition to our competitive and generous package of standard benefits that include:
401(k) with matching
Multiple, flexible health insurance options to fit your needs
HSA, FSA and dependent care FSA account options
Dental & Vision plans
Short Term and Long Term Disability options
Paid basic life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D options
Identity monitoring and protection
Legal counseling and services
At-home, innovative musculoskeletal therapy and coaching through Hinge Health
Weight management support for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes through Omada
Discounts on Skechers, Bobs and Snibbs shoes
Discounts on cellular phone plans through AT&T, Verizon and Sprint
Discounts on laptops, computers and appliances through Dell, HP and GE
Paid yearly NAVTA membership, Dove membership & state license renewal
Four sets of scrubs per year
Interested in becoming licensed? VCA has partnered with Penn Foster to provide discounts on a wide variety of educational offerings to all VCA associates, in addition to full paid scholarships for eligible associates.
A comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool
On-site Veterinary Social Worker!
To watch a 3-minute video and learn more about what it's like to be a veterinary technician or assistant with VCA, visit https://vimeo.com/758023583/d660eefdaf
At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to be a place where a mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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