Veterinary Assistant

VCA Peninsula Animal Hospita l is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Location: 3767 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107

Schedule: Full-Time, 4X10 alternative work week

Salary : $20 - $22 per hour

depending on experience, education, certification, etc.

In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include, but are not limited to (under the guidance of the Technician Supervisor and/or doctor):

• Maintaining medical records.

• Cleaning kennels

• Administering treatment and services to veterinarian-prescribed pets.

• Preparing the surgical suite and surgical patients.

• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

• Providing compassionate care to pets in the hospital.

We are looking for someone with previous veterinary experience, is preferred, has outstanding client service skills, medical terminology knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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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