Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - West Hollywood CA

VCA Animal Hospitals • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

We want YOU! Come join our fun, experienced, patient, kind, compassionate team. VCA Miller Robertson is seeking a Veterinary assistant to start caring for patients and growing your skills along side of highly experienced team of pet professionals ! Pay Range: $20 - $27 Job Summary: Assist doctor and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility preferred.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented.”
• Excellent communications skills.
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job.
• Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.
• High School Diploma.
• Dependable attendance is required.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Client Relations
• Nursing Care
• Housekeeping/Maintenance
• Examinations/Assessments
• Record Keeping
• Anesthesia
• Surgery
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Laboratory
• Pharmacy
• Marketing

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!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees