Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
$23 - $25 per hourVCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time, experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital in Granada Hills, CA.
Salary: $23 - $25 / hr. Depending on experience/credentials. Shift differential Friday - Sunday
Schedule: Full-Time, 4 PM to midnight / 5 days a week. Weekends are a must. 2 holiday shifts a year
Location: 17659 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Our facility has been serving the community since the 60's. VCA Chatoak's talented team of medical professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care to cats & dogs. We have cultivated a compassionate, motivated culture and are seeking a like-minded technician to join the family and fulfill that mission.
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA Chatoak team, you will support vet assistants 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 parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You've worked hard for your credentials, 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:
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, IV fluid therapy
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
- All aspects of patient care
- Animal handling and restraint
- IM, IV,SQ injections
- Digital radiography
- Nursing care/hospitalization treatments
- Client communication
Why Join the VCA Family?
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
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