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Key benefits include:\nMental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.\nFull Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.\nPaid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.\nFinancial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term.\nProtection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.\nLatest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.\nSponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.\nDiscounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.\nPrograms: Leadership development and mentorship programs.\n Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.\nPet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.\nLegal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.\nTransfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.\nAbout VCA Northeast Animal Hospital and What You'll Do:\nWhile we are not yet certified, we are actively working towards becoming a Fear-Free and Cat-Friendly Practice. Our goal is to provide care that reduces stress for our patients and promotes a more positive veterinary experience for everyone involved. If you are passionate about gentle handling, low-stress techniques, and teamwork, we’d love to meet you!\nKey Responsibilities: In this role, you will support our veterinarians and technicians in delivering exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, as well as maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring a clean and safe environment.\nAssist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and surgical procedures.\nPrepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.\nRestrain animals safely and humanely for procedures.\nAdminister medications and treatments as directed.\nCollect and process laboratory samples.\nMaintain accurate and detailed patient records.\nEducate clients on general pet care and post-operative instructions.\nEnsure cleanliness and sanitation of all hospital areas.\nQualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\n6+ months of previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant.\nReady to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? 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