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We are seeking an entry level Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with an eye for detail and determination

In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician teams by helping to prep for surgical procedures.

Duties will include but not limited to:

Setting up and cleaning the surgery suites

Properly cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing the instruments

Maintenance on instruments such as lubrication, lens cleaning etc.

Proper cleaning, folding and storage of surgical linens

Restocking of the surgical supplies including prepared packs, wound dressings, bandage and casting material, surgical suites, surgical storage cabinets, etc.

Assisting the surgery teams on the floor when needed.

Dependable attendance is required.

Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a 10-hour day.

This position requires attention to detail

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.

• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

This is an hourly position that pays between $16.50 and $17.50 dependent on experience. We offer great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more! Must be able to work weekends and evenings.

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