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VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Sayville, New York, United States, 11782

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Veterinary Assistant Full Time

Location: 5262 Sunrise Highway Sayville, NY 11782 Compensation: $18-$19/hr About Us Since 1986, our animal hospital in Sayville, New York, has helped hundreds of dogs, cats, and other family pets achieve happier, healthier lives. We offer veterinary services for small and large pets, providing the extra special medical care each of them needs. We proudly serve Sayville, Suffolk County, and the surrounding areas. We are open Monday through Thursday 9am - 8pm, Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm, closed Sunday. Available shifts include 2 nights, some Saturdays, and some day shifts. Why VCA 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 a veterinary technician career has to offer. 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. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! 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, Bachelors 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 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, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, 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 Why We Want You! As a member of VCA Sayville, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing 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 Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.