Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
- Richfield, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 staffHospital Operating Hours:Monday through Friday 8am – 5 pmClosed Saturdays and SundaysRequirements: 1+ years of veterinary experienceSchedule: Full-time opportunities available with flexible scheduling. This position offers a unique opportunity to share hours with VCA Cedar Animal Hospital, providing excellent learning experiences and fostering collaboration with fellow associates.Location:Our Hospital: VCA Animal Care Hospital is honored to be a 40+ year established small animal practice with a loyal customer bas! We are proud to be AAHA accredited. We have a collaborative and well-trained team of Veterinarians and Support staff. We have state-of-the-art equipment including ultrasound, electrocautery, digital radiology, dentistry and EMR. We focus on low stress and fear free approach to patient care. Our staff is compassionate and focused on the highest care, quality medicine and client/patient experienceBenefits Our Hospital Offers:We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining our team!· Leadership opportunities· Career development programs· CE allowance· Tuition support and sponsorships· Vet Tech license reimbursement· Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyre Health)· Referral bonuses· Competitive wage· Medical, dental & vision insurance· Life, long and short term disability insurance· Paid parental leave· Paid vacation and sick time· 401(k)· Pet care discountApply 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