Veterinary Assistant

Join The Vca West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital Team

Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Salary: $20 - $30

Swing Differential: $2.00/hour

Overnight Differential: $3.00/hour

Why We Want You!

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our Emergency (ECC) Department. As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet caregiverby delivering an outstanding client experienceso they will partner with us for the care of their companion animals.

You've worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
• Teamwork advocate
• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia
• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
• Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a veterinary hospital
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, referring veterinarians, clients, and patients; ability to readily learn new procedures, and must be adaptable
• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy, high-producing department
• Compassion for pets and people, understanding and respect for others' choices.
• The ability to lift to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with allergens, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste.

Schedule: Full-Time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts, with one weekend off. We are looking to add team members to our swing and overnight shifts.

Why You Should Consider Us: At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skillsand even learn some new techniquesand explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule, and additional responsibilities.

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!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com