Join the VCA Povar Team!

VCA Povar Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time, experienced Veterinary Assistant (part-time candidates also considered!) to join our AAHA accredited, Fear-Free certified general practice in East Providence, Rhode Island. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a like-minded professional to the team. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically.  There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Povar Family?

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.

Some of the benefits we offer:

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityGrowth & leadership opportunitiesCareer development programsVeterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarshipsVeterinary Technician license reimbursementMedical, dental & vision insuranceGenerous hospital discounts and product discountsEmployer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurancePaid vacation and sick timePaid parental leave401(k)Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)Referral bonusesCompetitive wageOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesFull-time or Part-time schedule available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. 

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

Compassionate patient careClient education and carePharmacy and medication administrationLab sample collection and processingDiagnostic imagingSurgical preparation and assistingAnesthesia monitoringMedical recordkeepingAssisting the veterinarian during exams

The salary range for this position is $18 - $22 / hour, depending on experience.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?  Apply now - We look forward to hearing from you!

If 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.

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.