Veterinary Assistant - Ultrasound/Imaging

VCA Animal Hospitals • Fountain Valley, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant for our Ultrasound Department. This is an entry-level position. The mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience, so that we can provide exceptional care to every patient. This is an entry-level veterinary assistant position, ideal for those who have completed a vet assistant program or are eager to learn in a hands-on, high-volume setting. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Experience with basic patient handling and monitoring is required.

Nice To Haves

• Completed a vet assistant program
• Eager to learn in a hands-on, high-volume setting

Responsibilities

• Patient Restraint and handling primarily for ultrasound procedures
• Assisting in Patient Treatments and monitoring sedated patients
• Support a positive client experience and exceptional patient
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth patient flow
• Equipment Maintenance
• Ability to obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (CA – VACSP)

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
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed