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This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.\nWhat You’ll Do\nRestrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments \nPrepare exam rooms and treatment areas \nAssist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures \nCollect patient histories and support client communication \nFeed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets \nMaintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital \nSterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs \nAssist with laboratory samples and diagnostics \nMaintain accurate medical records \nDeliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day \nBelow are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!\nAdvancement and leadership opportunities \nInternal CE and development opportunities \nTuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more \nMedical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options \nFree mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) \nAccess to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program \nAccess to Headspace app \nFully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance \nPaid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay \nPaid parental leave \nFertility coverage, gender affirmation services \nGenerous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc. \n401(k) retirement plan with company match \nReferral bonus opportunities \nYour Next Career Step Starts Here\nWhether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.\nLocation: 3660 Ridge Mill Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026\nIf 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.\nBenefits: 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. 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