Veterinary Assistant - VCA Animal Hospitals

**VCA Kent Animal Hospital** located in **Kent, WA is** looking for an **Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Assistant** to join their practice! Experience with Fear Free practices a bonus! **Schedule:** Full-time. Flexible scheduling. 10-hr shifts. **Compensation:** **$18 - $20 an hour.** Pay dependent on experience. **Location:** 10834 SE Kent-Kangley Road, Kent, WA 98030 **What makes VCA Kent Unique?** VCA Kent has been serving the community for over 40 years. We are proudly AAHA accredited and practice Fear Free methods when handling and treating pets. We have 1 full time veterinarian and utilize a large pool of relief veterinarians when more coverage is needed. We are growing a culture of understanding, positivity, and teamwork. We are expanding our services to include cold laser therapy. **Benefits of joining the VCA Kent 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 team! + Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community + Leadership opportunities + Career development programs + Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities + Continuing education opportunities + Tuition support and sponsorships + Free mental health therapy sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) + Referral bonuses + Competitive wage + Medical, dental & vision insurance + Generous pet care discounts + Life, long and short-term disability insurance + Paid parental leave + Paid vacation and sick time + 401(k) + Full-time and Part-time positions available **Why We Want You!** At VCA, you can be the Animal Caregiver you have always wanted to be! We want to find the right person eager to provide animal care while working in a collaborative team environment. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! You must have a strong desire to learn and participate in hospital paid CE events designed to improve your skills. We value animal care, teamwork, and client service. As a member of the VCA Kent 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. **Apply Today!** We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with 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** **vcacareers.com**