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VCA Animal Hospitals Experienced Veterinary Assistant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
VCA Palmetto Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
Location: 4808 US-501, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
About Us
Located in beautiful Myrtle Beach, we offer emergency and critical care, primary care, surgery, and boarding.
Our state-of-the-art facility includes digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, surgical laser, cold laser therapy, a dedicated dental suite with radiology, and multiple surgery suites. We provide an environment where you will be supported and challenged to grow and learn with a dynamic team.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support our team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Required skills include:
Patient assessment and triage
Hospitalized patient care
Client education and care
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assistance
Radiology
Laboratory sample collection and processing
Microscopy
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Medical record-keeping
We have opportunities in daytime primary care as well as ER/ICU shifts.
Starting pay varies based on skill level and experience.
Why VCA
VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world-class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
This means taking care of our people. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits include:
Career Support
Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
Advancement and leadership opportunities
Internal CE and development opportunities
Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelor’s completion, and more
Health & Well-Being
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
Access to free counseling through the Cigna Life Assistance Program
Access to Headspace app
Fully employer-paid life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
Growing network of onsite social workers
Other Perks
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, and other discount services including cellular companies, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities
Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/palmetto
Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from 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