Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Medical Center is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking aVeterinary Assistant!

VCA Animal Medical Center, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

Location: 1530 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, WA 99354

Snapshot of Responsibilities:

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. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. 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 staff 
• Client education and communication
• Plus more!

Schedule: Full-time opportunitiesavailable, with flexible scheduling.

Compensation: Starting at $16.50–$18.00/hour. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.  

Requirements: 6+ months of Veterinary Assistant experience or enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program.

Benefits of joining the VCA Animal Medical Center Team!  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
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
• 401(k) (company match)

Accreditations:

• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
• American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)

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