Veterinary Assistant Wasilla AK

VCA Big Lake Animal Hospital, located on the out skirts of Wasilla, AK is looking for Veterinary Assistants to join our 3-doctor General Practice! We need an experienced Veterinary Assistant who would like to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education. This Veterinary Assistant would have 2+ years of experience in the field. Veterinary Assistants are responsible for preparing exam rooms for the doctors and assisting in providing care for the patients hospitalized in the treatment area. Schedule: Full time position. We are open Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm, Some Saturdays required. We work a 4-10 flex schedule. Compensation: The pay range for this position is $21.00-25.00 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Location: 9750 W. Parks Hwy Wasilla, AK 99654 What makes VCA Big Lake Unique? VCA Big Lake Animal Hospital offers an amazing facility with lots of surgical and dental opportunities. We are a hard-working team that says yes to clients! We are welcoming to new team members and are a fun bunch of people to work with. We value continuing education, professional growth and support a good work/life balance. At VCA Big Lake Animal Hospital, we are looking to add a full-time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each persons individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Are you a seasoned Veterinary Assistant??? We want you to use the knowledge that youve invested your time and talent in. As a member of the VCA Big Lake team, you will support the Technician and Doctor team 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. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures. Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals. Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law). Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging. Maintaining medical records. Venipuncture and IVC placement Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc. Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team. Recognize subtle change in clinical status. Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them. Complete estimates, basic record keeping. Surgical preparation and assisting. Anesthesia monitoring. Dentistry and dental radiographs. Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed. Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment. Benefits of joining the VCA Big Lake 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 a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. 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 tea. Competitive wages Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more 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 Apply Today! We look forward to speaking with you! If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs. 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 Explore Location If you are a current associate, you 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians including 500 who are board-certified specialists nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.