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Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

$22 - $28 per hour

VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant

At VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists, we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Team.

Salary: $22 - $28 / hour

Schedule: Full-Time, 4x10-hour

Location: 3021 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

We may be part of a big company, but we are a close-knit work family. If you think that surgery is for you and you have experience in Veterinary Medicine, then connect with us for more information!

We believe in high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, and making that happen through dedication and learning. The position is for four 10-hour shifts. This will include at least one weekend day. Duties will include:

  • Maintaining medical records.
  • Preparing for and performing procedures and treatments.
  • Preparing medications and prescriptions.
  • Communicating in person and on the phone with clients.
  • Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
  • Assisting in procedures.
  • Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets.
  • Assisting in other areas of the hospital, as needed.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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! 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

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Apply 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! 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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