Veterinary Assistant

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA McClave Animal Hospital, located in Reseda, CA, is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our 8 Doctor Practice!

We are seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants (3-year minimum) to provide excellent patient care (both preventative & urgent care). Veterinary Assistants are responsible for assisting the doctors and providing care for the patients hospitalized in the treatment area.

Location: 6950 Reseda Blvd. Reseda, CA 91335

Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours (5/8 hour shifts), must be able to work 1 weekend day each week

Salary: $20.00-$29.67/hour, based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

What makes VCA McClave Unique?

VCA McClave is a busy, General Practice/Urgent Care hospital with multiple doctors and a wide range of presenting cases. The right candidate will be able to multitask, thrive in a fast-paced environment, be empathetic, consistent, and responsive to our clients, advocate for our patients, and work cohesively with the team to help provide world-class medicine and hometown care. We are proudly AAHA accredited for over 75 years!

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There is something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

As a member of the VCA McClave team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating 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. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Providing treatments and performing diagnostics as directed by the DVM
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, 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. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

We value your time and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today.

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