VeterinaryAssistant

**We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team full time!** **Location:** VCA Staten Island Animal Hospital **Compensation:** The pay range for this position is $20-$23/hr based on experience. **About Us** Staten Island Animal Hospital has been serving the communities of Staten Island since the early 1940’s. Our hospital is a full-service veterinary facility providing comprehensive medical and surgical services for each pet. Our hospital’s compassionate and expert medical team has years of experience in companion animal medicine, and they are dedicated to one thing'" helping pets become well and stay healthy". **Why VCA** 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. **Career Support** * Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community * Advancement and leadership opportunities * Internal CE and development opportunities * Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more * Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more **Health & Well Being** * Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options * Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) * Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program * Access to Headspace app * Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance * Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay * Paid parental leave * Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services * Growing network of onsite social workers **Other Perks** * Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variet