Job description

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Job Summary:

Assist doctors and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in exams and procedures, venipuncture, laboratory, and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital. Must be 18+ to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 1 year previous experience working in a veterinary facility required. Unskilled candidates will not be considered.

• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented.”

• Excellent communications skills.

• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job.

• Telephone and computer skills are necessary.

• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.

Education:

• High School Diploma.

• College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered or Certified Veterinary Technician preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Dependable attendance is required.

• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.

• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.

• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.

• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

Pay/Benefits:

Pay is negotiable and DOE. At VCA we are always working to enhance your benefits to help make your life easier.

• Health, Dental, Vision Coverage

• 100% Paid Professional Liability Coverage

• 100% Paid Life Insurance

• 100% Paid Short Term Disability

• Paid Parental, Vacation, and Sick Leave

• Health Savings Account

• 401k with 25% Match

• Employee Referral Program

• Generous Pet care Discounts

• Discounted tuition

• Professional certification reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pleasant Grove, UT 84062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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