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Veterinary Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-3 is the most common pathway for this role, covering skilled workers with at least two years of relevant animal care experience.
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VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service.
We are seeking experienced veterinary technicians (CVTs or experienced veterinary assistants welcome to apply) who demonstrate dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on patient care. Ideal candidates will possess solid technical skills along with genuine compassion for animals. If you are passionate about animals, take pride in providing top-quality care, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly supports one another, we would love to meet you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an experienced Veterinary Assistant, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient assessment and triage
- Client education and care
- Hospitalization/ICU care
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Radiology
- Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
- Venipuncture, catheterization
- Pharmacy
- Medical record keeping
SCHEDULE: Full time (3) 12s
COMPENSATION: $22 - $28 / hr is based on skill set and experience.
WHY VCA
VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world-class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
SOME OF THE MANY BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing Education allowance for full-time credentialed veterinary technicians
- Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
About us
Our team is committed to compassionate care, collaboration, and creating a positive environment for patients, clients, and staff alike. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow with a team that values empathy as much as excellence, this could be the place for you.
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice.
We operate within a 32,000 sq. ft. facility, open 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium and a conference room that hosts continuing education programs for our staff and the local veterinary community. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm, and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon).
We are proud that our team of board-certified specialists includes three Surgeons, three Internists, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, a Neurosurgeon, a Radiation Oncologist, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service, and open dialogue with referring veterinarians.
We are a very integrated practice that uses a team approach to case consultation and management. You will enjoy a diverse and stimulating caseload while employing the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools.
West Palm Beach is located on the southeast coast of Florida, blessed with year-round pleasant weather and beautiful white sandy beaches. Urban, suburban, and rural living are all within a short drive of the hospital. Come live where people vacation!
INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY? APPLY! We look forward to hearing from you.
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.
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT ASSOCIATE, YOU WILL 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.
INTRODUCTION
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service.
We are seeking experienced veterinary technicians (CVTs or experienced veterinary assistants welcome to apply) who demonstrate dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on patient care. Ideal candidates will possess solid technical skills along with genuine compassion for animals. If you are passionate about animals, take pride in providing top-quality care, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly supports one another, we would love to meet you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an experienced Veterinary Assistant, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient assessment and triage
- Client education and care
- Hospitalization/ICU care
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Radiology
- Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
- Venipuncture, catheterization
- Pharmacy
- Medical record keeping
SCHEDULE: Full time (3) 12s
COMPENSATION: $22 - $28 / hr is based on skill set and experience.
WHY VCA
VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world-class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
SOME OF THE MANY BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing Education allowance for full-time credentialed veterinary technicians
- Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
About us
Our team is committed to compassionate care, collaboration, and creating a positive environment for patients, clients, and staff alike. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow with a team that values empathy as much as excellence, this could be the place for you.
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice.
We operate within a 32,000 sq. ft. facility, open 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium and a conference room that hosts continuing education programs for our staff and the local veterinary community. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm, and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon).
We are proud that our team of board-certified specialists includes three Surgeons, three Internists, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, a Neurosurgeon, a Radiation Oncologist, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service, and open dialogue with referring veterinarians.
We are a very integrated practice that uses a team approach to case consultation and management. You will enjoy a diverse and stimulating caseload while employing the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools.
West Palm Beach is located on the southeast coast of Florida, blessed with year-round pleasant weather and beautiful white sandy beaches. Urban, suburban, and rural living are all within a short drive of the hospital. Come live where people vacation!
INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY? APPLY! We look forward to hearing from you.
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.
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT ASSOCIATE, YOU WILL 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Veterinary Assistant
Document your animal care credentials early
Gather transcripts, certificates, and employer letters that confirm at least two years of hands-on veterinary assistant experience before you start applying. PERM requires this evidence upfront, and gaps can delay your employer's labor certification filing significantly.
Target veterinary practices with active PERM history
Search for veterinary employers who have filed PERM applications before, multi-location animal hospitals and corporate veterinary groups are more likely to have established immigration counsel and internal sponsorship processes than independent single-doctor clinics.
Find green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search veterinary assistant roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by role and location surfaces practices that have already navigated PERM, so you're not starting that conversation from scratch.
Understand how PERM recruitment shapes your offer timeline
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, which typically takes 60 to 90 days. Build this into your start-date negotiation so neither side is caught off guard when the process extends beyond a simple job offer.
Check your prevailing wage category before accepting
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for veterinary assistants in your work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure for PERM to pass DOL review, so verify alignment before you finalize your offer.
Secure your priority date as early as possible
If you're a national of a high-demand country like India or China, employment-based green card backlogs can be significant. Ask your sponsoring employer to file the I-140 promptly after PERM certification to lock in the earliest possible priority date.
Green Card Veterinary Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a veterinary assistant qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Veterinary assistants typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, which requires at least two years of training or experience in the occupation. Your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor and then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country limits mean priority date backlogs vary by nationality.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. For veterinary assistants, EB-3 is the relevant pathway and does not involve a lottery. The process includes PERM labor certification, an I-140 petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B visa, by contrast, is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery and cap.
What does the PERM process involve for veterinary assistant roles?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and file an ETA Form 9089 with the Department of Labor. For veterinary assistant positions, DOL will assess whether the offered wage meets the prevailing rate and whether the recruitment was conducted in good faith.
Where can I find veterinary assistant jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists veterinary assistant roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Searching by role and location lets you focus on practices that have already completed PERM filings, which significantly increases the likelihood an employer will sponsor you rather than declining after an offer.
Can I change veterinary employers after my green card case is filed?
Job portability under AC21 allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. If you change employers before that point, you generally need a new PERM and I-140. Your approved priority date from the original I-140 can carry over to the new employer's petition.