VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center is a well-staffed hospital just outside Washington DC that values being an excellent learning environment with great opportunities!

　　We have an opening for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work in our Neurology Department. The position is Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm. This is a great position if you are interested in pursuing specialty veterinary medicine, but would like to gain experience before making the big plunge!

　　If you thrive in a fast-paced work environment and enjoy working one-on-one with the doctors, then this is the position for YOU. Our assistants are responsible for obtaining vitals, obtaining pertinent histories, restraining for neurologic exams, assisting with MRI procedures, and so much more!

　　Don’t know much about neurology or MRI’s? No problem, we will teach you!

　　Successful candidates are able to multitask, comfortable communicating with clients, and believe in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and outstanding patient care – and demonstrate the desire to make them happen.

　　What We Offer:

　　Veterinary Assistants at SouthPaws earn $20.00-$24.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

　　Continuous learning and growth opportunities in the field of specialty medicine

　　Supportive, caring, and diverse work environment

　　Benefits that truly prioritize your well-being, including mental health support, access to yoga and meditation programs, and more

　　Our Commitment to You: At VCA, we deeply care about our associates and offer an array of benefits, including:

　　401(k) with matching

　　Multiple flexible health insurance options

　　HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account options

　　Dental & Vision plans

　　Short Term and Long Term Disability options

　　Paid basic life insurance with supplemental options

　　Identity monitoring and protection

　　Legal counseling and services

　　Weight management support

　　Discounts on various products and services

　　Educational Opportunities: Looking to become licensed? We provide discounts on educational offerings and full paid scholarships for eligible associates. Access a comprehensive online library of free CE, training, and job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool.

　　Discover More: Curious about what it's like to be a part of the VCA team? Watch our informative 3-minute video to get a glimpse: Watch Video (https://vimeo.com/758023583/d660eefdaf)

　　We Believe in Diversity and Inclusion: VCA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where talented individuals from all backgrounds feel welcome, appreciated, and empowered to do their best work.

　　Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at VCA SouthPaws and be a part of a compassionate and innovative team. We can't wait to receive your application!

　　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