Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

VCA Animal HospitalsTustin, CA
$20 - $28Onsite

About The Position

At VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Team. We may be part of a big company but we are a close-knit work family. If you think that overnights are 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, 5:00pm to 3:30am or 8:00pm-6:30am. This will include at least one weekend day (unless you are a glittery unicorn that really really wants to work Saturdays AND Sundays, which we would be happy to accommodate). 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

  • experience in Veterinary Medicine

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • paid vacation/sick days
  • 401(k)
  • generous employee pet discounts
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