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The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:\nCompassionate patient care\nClient education and communication\nPatient assessment\nAnesthesia and surgery assisting\nRadiology\nDentistry\nCatheter placement\nVenipuncture\nLaboratory work\nPharmacy\nMedical recordkeeping\nCandidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow.\nWhy VCA\nAt VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.\nWe create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.\nInterested in this opportunity?\nApply!\nWe look forward to hearing from you.\nThe information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. 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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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