Veterinary Assistant - Sandpoint, United States - VCA Animal Hospitals

Description

VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital located in Sandpoint, Idaho is looking for our next Veterinary Assistant to work with our 5 doctor team.

Our Veterinary Assistants provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education with opportunities to develop their dream career.

We provide the tools and resources for our Veterinary Assistants to attain their Veterinary Technician license. That's right, we pay for your schooling.

Schedule:
Full-time opportunity, 4/10's, one weekend per month. Open 6 days a week. M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm, Sat 8:00am-3:00pm and no after hour emergencies or call shifts.

Compensation:
Starting at $16 – $20 / hour. Pay dependent on experience and training. 2-weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid sick days, and top of the line health benefits to start.

Location: 320 South Ella Ave, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

What makes VCA North Idaho Unique?

We are the dream team you are looking for, and culture is our number one priority for all of our associates.

Supporting each other in a positive manner has been our success.

We see a variety of species; all small animals including avian, pocket pets, reptiles and of course, the back yard pet chicken.

We offer our clients acupuncture, therapeutic laser, behavior training and consultation, dentistry, advanced ultrasound imaging, reproduction, echocardiogram, and orthopedic services.

We are the original Fear Free hospital where it all started and proud to be AAHA accredited. Our hospital has some amazing longevity, rarely found in veterinary medicine. VCA North Idaho is where you can find a home

We are located in the most amazing all season resort town in the Inland Northwest with every kind of outdoor activity you can dream of.

Sandpoint is calling you; with all the beauty and nature at your fingertips.

It is all about quality of life for our patients and our associates and we provide that balance, a happy practice makes happy pets.

Benefits of joining the VCA North Idaho 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 there is to offer at VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital.

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 for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)

Competitive wages

Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay

Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

Health saving account, and Flexible spending account

Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more

Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)

Paid parental leave for new parents

401(k) (company match)

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars

Dedicated onboarding and development support

Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

Tuition support and sponsorships

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA North Idaho team, you will support Doctors 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 you will be trained on include, but are not limited to:

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? We look forward to getting to know 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