Full Time Veterinary Assistant GP (Goleta, CA)
About The Position
VCA Noah's Ark Animal Hospital in beautiful Goleta, CA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We are dedicated to delivering high quality patient care to companion and exotic pets in Santa Barbara County. We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to help complete our healthcare team! As a member of the VCA Noah's Ark team, you will support other vet assistants, technicians and doctors by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission is to provide an excellent client experience and deliver exceptional patient care. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: All aspects of patient care Physical patient assessment Animal handling and restraint IM, IV, SQ injections Nursing care/hospitalization treatments Client communication Pharmacy Laboratory work Hands Free Digital Radiography Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, IV fluid therapy Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dental cleanings/dental radiography Patient Recovery We are passionate about supporting Veterinary 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 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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
Responsibilities
- All aspects of patient care
- Physical patient assessment
- Animal handling and restraint
- IM, IV, SQ injections
- Nursing care/hospitalization treatments
- Client communication
- Pharmacy
- Laboratory work
- Hands Free Digital Radiography
- Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, IV fluid therapy
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dental cleanings/dental radiography
- Patient Recovery
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions
- Competitive wage
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
