At VCA, we know that we couldn’t have grown into the company we are today without all of our hardworking, talented employees! We value all our employees and we want you to stick around! Career growth and professional development is important, so we want to provide you with opportunities to take on new and exciting roles within VCA!
Take a look at the new openings and apply to those that you feel suit you best! Thanks for interest in continuing your career with VCA!
Location: 3884 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33406
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our 24 hour emergency and specialty hospital in West Palm Beach.
About Us
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary practice.
We reside within a new 32,000 sq. ft. facility, operating 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium, conference room and meeting hall used to provide continuing education programs. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon).
Our staff of specialists includes three Surgeons, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, an Internist, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, Neurosurgeon, and Radiation Oncologist. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service and open dialogue with referring veterinarians.
We are a very integrated practice that uses a team approach to case consultation and management. You will enjoy a diverse and stimulating caseload while employing the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools.
Check out our website: https://vcahospitals.com/palm-beach-vet-specialists
About the Role
As Veterinary Assistant, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Duties will include:
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient assessment and triage
- Client education and care
- Hospitalization/ICU care
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Radiology
- Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
- Venipuncture, catheterization
- Pharmacy
- Medical record keeping
Flexible schedule will include some weekends and holidays. Pay is competitive, based on level of skill, experience, and education.
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 home town care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Some of the many benefits we offer:
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.
