Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

VCA TLC Pasadena Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is looking for a Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency Department . Location: 1412 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Salary: $20 - $25 per hour Shift differential pay available for swing and overnight shifts. Schedule: Full-time, 4 X 10 hour shift – weekend availability required. Experience: Veterinary and ICU experience – preferred 3 years. Responsibilities Assist doctors with exams, treatments, and procedures Venipuncture and IVC placement Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc. Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team. Recognize subtle change in clinical status Discharge instructions with clients Complete estimates, basic record keeping Surgical preparation Anesthesia monitoring Advanced phlebotomy Monitoring ventilator cases Apheresis Diagnostic imaging (radiographs and assisting with ultrasounds) Requirements Proficient computer skills Outstanding communication skills Interpersonal skills Ability to multitask Love for animals Benefits We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr VCA Animal Hospitals