About the role
VCA St. Mary's Animal Hospital in Lexington Park, Maryland could be the place for you!
We are seeking to hire a dedicated, caring Veterinary Assistant who is looking to work at an AAHA-accredited, well-equipped practice. Required skills include excellent communication skills, team oriented driven, venipuncture, radiology, patient assessment, dentistry, laboratory work and pharmacy.
VCA St. Mary’s Animal Hospital offers our patients and clients outstanding service and medical care, combining traditional medicine along with alternative choices. Our services include wellness, early disease detection, dentistry, elective and routine surgeries, digital radiography, in house blood work and advanced surgical procedures such as cruciate repairs, splenectomies, etc.
VCA St. Mary's Animal Hospital will invest in you!
Supportive environment, our management and support team members are an extension of your family! We take pride in our team and in our close relationships with our clients and patients. Our continuous goal is delivering compassionate client service and quality medicine.
Hourly Compensation ranging from $16.00 - $18.00
Continuing Education Opportunities
Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Vacation/ Sick time and Paid Holidays
Long and Short Term Disability
Sponsored Penn Foster Certification Program
Woof University – Online Training
401(k)
VIP Perks
Generous personal pet care discounts, and more!
Why We Want You
As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain 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.
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:
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Dentistry
- Medical recordkeeping
The salary range for this position is $16 - $18 / hour
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from 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.Aplyr's read
VCA Animal Hospitals is a major player in veterinary care, employing a diverse team from veterinary technicians to corporate controllers.
What's promising
- •VCA offers extensive career opportunities across North America, from entry-level to specialized roles.
- •The company provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services, enhancing employee skill development.
- •VCA's large network supports career growth and mobility within the organization.
What to watch
- •High turnover in client service roles may indicate job dissatisfaction.
- •Limited public information about work-life balance and employee satisfaction.
- •Corporate structure might limit autonomy for individual hospitals.
Why VCA Animal Hospitals
- •VCA is part of Mars, Inc., providing stability and resources from a global corporation.
- •The company's focus on preventive care sets it apart in the veterinary industry.
- •VCA's integration with Mars Veterinary Health offers unique cross-brand collaboration opportunities.
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About VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA Animal Hospitals is a leading provider of veterinary services in the United States and Canada, offering a wide range of medical, surgical, and preventive care for pets.
