Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Medical and Dental Group is an AAHA-accredited practice in Manhattan Beach, CA. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 1401 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Salary: $22 - $28 per hour

Schedule: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 4 days, 10 hours Alternative Work Week

We pride ourselves on our dedicated and compassionate staff as well as our team of amazing veterinarians. Team members who have a strong desire to learn and great communication skills are a must.

Veterinary assistants have the opportunity to be a part of providing excellent customer service while working alongside our veterinarians within a great learning environment. We are seeking highly organized individuals with strong multitasking, time management, and customer service skills. This position involves heavy communication with doctors, technicians, the front office, and the clients. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. Also, current experience (within the last 2 years) in veterinary medicine, either as a DA, CSR, or veterinary technician, is highly recommended.

Daily responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture

• Catheter placement

• Radiology

• Physical examinations, patient assessment and record keeping

• Surgical preparation and assisting

• Dentistry (or willing to learn how to do dental cleanings)

• Laboratory work

• Patient recovery

• Communicate with clients (obtain histories, discharges, euthanasia appointments.

• Create and present estimates for hospitalization and procedures

• Help maintain the flow of the doctor's schedules & appointments.

• Create treatment sheets per doctor's instructions

• Fill prescriptions to go home with clients

• Send and receive emails, or text messages

• Manage daily tasks for assigned doctors.

• Ensure patients are clean and comfortable before being discharged

• Must be able to handle a high volume, fast paced environment

• Multitask and prioritize cases and daily duties

• Maintain excellent time management skills

• Communicate and collaborate in a team environment / A team player attitude!

• Animal Restraint while treatments are being done or meds administered.

• Assist Technicians/RVT's and Doctors with other tasks as needed.

Why You Should Consider VCA Animal Medical and Dental Group :

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!

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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