What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Animal Healthcare of Texas, P.C.?
A newly renovated veterinary practice, VCA Sandy Lake Animal Hospital, seeks an enthusiastic and proactive Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to our expanding team! VCA Sandy Lake Animal Hospital is in Coppell, TX and has been part of the community for over 30 years. We are a veterinary practice committed to providing our patients the highest standard of care and excellent service to our pet parents. VCA Sandy Lake proudly offers routine services from wellness care to surgical and dental procedures. The Sandy Lake Team: We believe our technician and front desk team are an integral part of our hospital’s client and patient experience, which is why our leadership team encourages an “ownership mindset” among the staff and truly believes in work-life balance. We have two full-time DVMs, a part-time DVM, committed leadership, outstanding technicians, and support team members. Schedule: Full-time and Part-time opportunities are available with flexible scheduling. Location: VCA Sandy Lake Animal Hospital is centrally located in the DFW Metroplex, just minutes away from DFW Airport with easy access to all major roadways but is tucked away into a beautiful quiet neighborhood that has a small-town feel with warm and friendly clients. Address: 107 Samuel Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019 Why Join The Sandy Lake Team? We create and support an inclusive 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 our team at VCA Sandy Lake! Access to the people and financial resources of the VCA veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities CE allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Vet Tech license reimbursement Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Life, long and short term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Why We Want You! You’ve worked hard to develop your technical skills and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Venipuncture Catheter placement Radiology Anesthesia monitoring Physical examinations and patient assessment Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Laboratory work Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients Want More Information: Please visit our website, www.vcaSandyLake.com Apply Today! Whether you are a Licensed Veterinary Technician or still developing your skills as a Veterinary Assistant, our team is ready to partner with you. Apply now! We look forward to getting to know 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. 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. VCA began in 1986 as a privately owned company with one animal hospital. Today, we are the largest family of animal care providers nationwide. Despite unprecedented growth, VCA has never abandoned its devotion to compassionate, comprehensive pet care. Take a look at our open positions throughout the U.S. and Canada! We’re always looking for top notch talent to join the VCA family!
