Medical Oncology - Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital • Fountain Valley, CA

42d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our Medical Oncology department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals, with a specific focus on Medical Oncology. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and other staff members to ensure the well-being of our patients.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine as a Veterinary Assistant
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacology
• Patient recovery
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with chemotherapy drugs and safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical examinations, patient assessment, and collecting patient histories
• Managing medical records, reports, and correspondence
• Collecting detailed patient histories at check-in for oncology consults
• Processing laboratory samples in-house
• Preparing laboratory samples for outside labs
• Assist with Radiographs
• Assist with patient recovery
• Venipuncture/catheter placement
• Safe animal restraint and handling
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Effective verbal, listening, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
• Restraining
• Obtain detailed medical histories and patient vitals
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Assisting our Doctor and Technical staff as needed with patient care
• Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia's
• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
• Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.
• Administering chemotherapy drugs and safety protocols

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed