<p>Join the VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia Team!</p> <p>We are located at 226 S 20th Street in Center City Philadelphia, just one block away from Rittenhouse Square!</p> <p>At VCA animal hospitals, we are looking to add a Full-Time Lead Veterinary Assistant to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.</p> <p>Here at VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia, you can be the Lead Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality.</p> <p>VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia has been serving the Philadelphia community for over 20 years. We truly exhibit "brotherly love" in our patient care and our client service. We are all cat lovers and serve as advocates for our patient's best interest. We are AHAA accredited, Fear Free Certified and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients.</p> <p>View Our Website Here: https://vcahospitals.com/cat-hospital-of-philadelphia</p> <p>We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!</p> <p>Why Join the VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia?</p> <p>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. We support a 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 the VCA team!</p> <ul> <li>Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community </li><li>Leadership opportunities </li><li>Career development programs </li><li>Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities </li><li>Continuing education allowance </li><li>Tuition support and sponsorships </li><li>Veterinary Technician license reimbursement </li><li>Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) </li><li>Referral bonuses </li><li>Competitive wage </li><li>Medical, dental & vision insurance </li><li>Generous pet care discounts </li><li>Life, long and short term disability insurance </li><li>Paid parental leave </li><li>Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Full-time and Part-time positions available </li><li>SEPTA assistance (speak with management for details) </li></ul> <p>Why We Want You!</p> <p>As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. 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:</p> <ul> <li>Physical examinations and patient assessment </li><li>Anesthesia monitoring </li><li>Surgical preparation and assisting </li><li>Dentistry </li><li>Radiology </li><li>Laboratory work </li><li>Venipuncture </li><li>Catheter placement </li><li>Pharmacy </li><li>Patient recovery </li><li>Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals </li><li>Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms. </li></ul> <p>The salary for this position starts at $17.50/hr and is based on experience!</p> <p>Apply today!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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).</p> <p>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.</p>