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Are you seeking a team that values your ability to make personal connections? Are you ready to provide a friendly and attentive impression to pet parents in need? Do you want to utilize your talents and learn new skills in a supportive environment? VCA Sheridan Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team full-time. We are located in Buffalo, NY and have proudly serviced the Greater Buffalo area with our general practice and specialty services for over 70 years. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to all of our patients and clients alike. We are eager to welcome like-minded individuals to our team, furthering our devotion to excellence!

Job Summary: In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. They are trained in surgery procedures, assist during exams, and are involved in client service and education. Assistants are involved in everything that helps to keep our hospital running smoothly and efficiently. This positions pay range is $15 .75 - $16.75 pending on experience.

Why Join The VCA Sheridan Animal Hospital Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a career veterinary medicine has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your growth, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

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

• Leadership opportunities

• Career development programs

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• Tuition support and sponsorships

• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

• WOOF University, offering an abundance of training on a variety of topics

VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following:

• Competitive wage and Referral bonuses

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Life, long and short term disability insurance

• Paid vacation, parental leave and sick time

• 401(k)

• Employee pet care discounts

• Scrub allowance

• And much more….

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility preferred.

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

• Excellent communications skills.

• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary.

Physical Requirements :

• Dependable attendance is required.

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

• This position requires the ability to lift 40 pounds, walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Care:

• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients.

• Build rapport with clients and pets to ensure they feel welcome and comfortable.

• Make certain all patients are kept clean and comfortable.

• Assist in treating hospitalized animals under veterinary supervision.

• Continuously monitor all patients admitted to the hospital.

• Flexibility in working hours is required to ensure that the job is done properly.

Housekeeping, Maintenance and other Duties:

• Make certain entire hospital both inside and outside, including treatment, surgery, kennels, runs, parking lot and entry is kept clean throughout the day (so that a client could come back and see their pet without any notice). This includes your own clothing and appearance.

• Maintaining proper medical records. Including but not limited to; client records with charges, medical history, vaccine status, medications administered, laboratory reports, etc.

• Assist in exam rooms with veterinarian.

• Assist in Surgery and Radiology

• Client education, prepping appointment for the veterinarian.

• General duties in pharmacy and lab.

Apply for this wonderful opportunity today!

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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