About us. At VCA Old Trail, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant/ Technician to join our team. In this position you will be supporting our doctors and technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients while having the support and resources to push your career forward. We are looking for a person who enjoys veterinary medicine and is interested in coming onto a team full of longevity and experi... more details
About us
At VCA Old Trail, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join our team. In this position you will be supporting our doctors and technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients while having the support and resources to push your career forward. We are looking for a person who enjoys veterinary medicine and is interested in coming onto a team full of longevity and experience. We are located a short distance from Shrewsbury, PA and right off of I83, making the commute to the hospital an easy one. We are local to all of the amenities including wonderful farm markets, hand-made ice cream, and many large chains as well.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and a strong understanding of veterinary medicine. Responsibilities include providing medical care to animals, performing laboratory tests, assisting in surgery, administering medications, and assisting veterinarians with diagnosing and treating patients. The successful candidate must also be able to communicate effectively with pet owners and have excellent organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Administer medications and vaccinations to animals.
- Providing nursing care including phlebotomy, radiology, and injection administration.
- Assist veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
- Maintain medical records and filing systems.
- Assist in the preparation of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assist in surgical patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery
- Educate clients on proper animal care and nutrition.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00-19.00+ per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glen Rock, PA 17327: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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.
