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Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like a family while having the support and resources to move your career forward? Are you looking for a challenging position in a fast paced environment to make your days go by quickly? If so, we would love to connect with you!

VCA Pets First Animal Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our busy, two and a half-doctor general practice. Our hospital has been providing high quality medical care and boarding in our community for over 20 years. We are a talented, energetic, and fun group of people that work hard and enjoy working with each other. If you enjoy talking to people, making them feel welcome, and caring for your patients like they were your own pets, then come see what we have to offer. At VCA Pets First, you can learn daily and grow your skills! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual contributions. There's something special about you, and our team is ready to learn more about you.

While we get a GREAT team member……………you get:

• Competitive wages

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• 401(k) with match

• Life and long-term disability insurance

• Up to 75% off your own pets' services

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Discounts with national vendors and associations

• Free uniforms and other VCA-wear

• Programs to keep your mind and body stress-free

Other reasons to join VCA Pets First...

• VCA hospitals are former private-practices that retain the spirit that made them successful but have the backing, support and resources of a large company

• Our network features 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 specialists

• VCA is the largest provider of private practice internships and residencies in the U.S.

• Woof University, our online academy, offers an abundance of continuing education for all staff

• We have a robust clinical studies program

• Opportunities to give back through VCA charities

Ready to belong to a team that feels like family and helps you grow? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15 per hour (minimum)

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday and rotating weekend kennels

• Hospital Hours are 7:30am-6pm; individual shifts will vary

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience: Veterinary Experience: 1 year (preferred)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with minimal direction

• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

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