Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
About The Position
VCA Yorba Regional Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency Department. We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and 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 Technician 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. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. As a member of the VCA team, you will support 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.
Requirements
- CVT, RVT, LVT credentials (or equivalent knowledge and skills)
- Ability to perform physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring skills
- Surgical preparation and assisting skills
- Dentistry skills
- Radiology skills
- Laboratory work skills
- Venipuncture skills
- Catheter placement skills
- Pharmacy skills
- Patient recovery skills
- Compassionate care of hospitalized animals
Responsibilities
- Support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pet care discounts
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick days
- Health and well-being programs that provide resources and training
- Continuing education support
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
