Join the VCA City Cats Team!

　　Do you have a passion for feline medicine? Is work-life balance and a flexible schedule important to you? VCA City Cats is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join one of the premier Cat Only hospitals in the Boston area full time. We are located in historic Arlington, Massachusetts and our growing hospital includes 2 full time General Practice Veterinarians in addition to a board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist offering medical and surgical services.

　　VCA City Cats Hospital is a newly renovated facility equipped with feline friendly reception and exam rooms, and state of the art dental and surgical suites. Our newly redesigned boarding area includes comfortable condo-style accommodations with views of downtown Arlington to satisfy even this most discriminating of our feline friends. We are committed to providing the most compassion care in a fear free environment.

　　Why Join the VCA City Cats Family?

　　We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

　　Some of the benefits we offer:

　　Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

　　Growth & leadership opportunities

　　Career development programs

　　Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships

　　Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

　　Medical, dental & vision insurance

　　Generous hospital discounts and product discounts

　　Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance

　　Paid vacation and sick time

　　Paid parental leave

　　401(k)

　　Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)

　　Referral bonuses

　　Competitive wage

　　Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

　　Full-time and Part-time positions available

　　Why We Want You

　　As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain 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.

　　Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

　　Compassionate patient care

　　Client education and care

　　Pharmacy and medication administration

　　Lab sample collection and processing

　　Diagnostic imaging

　　Surgical preparation and assisting

　　Anesthesia monitoring

　　Dentistry

　　Medical recordkeeping

　　The salary range for this position is $19 - $25 / hour

　　Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from 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