Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

VCA Animal HospitalsSan Diego, CA
$18 - $25Onsite

About The Position

VCA Animal Specialty Group, located in beautiful San Diego, is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our team of emergency & specialty technicians. Our state-of-the-art hospital offers the best critical care support equipment as well as diagnostic & imaging equipment to provide exceptional veterinary care! In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive atmosphere for our clients and patients. At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. As a member of the VCA, 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 and providing exceptional care to every patient. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

  • experienced Veterinary Assistants

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining medical records
  • Filling prescriptions
  • Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
  • Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets
  • Client communication & discharging patients
  • Triage emergency patients & provide treatment plans
  • Assist with treatments & out patient procedures
  • Participate in CPR & life saving procedures
  • Venipuncture & IV Catheter placement

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • pet care discounts
  • paid vacation
  • holidays
  • sick days
  • health and well-being programs that provide resources and training
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