Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Los Angeles, CA

15d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Veterinary Assistant Assist doctors and veterinary technicians with patient care, treatments, surgery support, and the cleaning and maintenance of patients and hospital facilities. This role also supports the day-to-day operations of a busy veterinary hospital while helping ensure excellent patient care and a clean, safe environment. At VCA Animal Hospitals , you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be. Our hospital has a unique culture that values each person’s skills, experience, and personality. There is something special about you, and we are excited to learn more. Why Join VCA? We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and committed to continuing education and career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals who encourage growth, learning, and collaboration. We are also committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to create a workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. Compensation: $20–$25/hour, depending on education and experience. Benefits may include: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Continuing education allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Free mental health and wellness subscriptions Referral bonuses Competitive wages Medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous pet care discounts Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Full-time and part-time positions available Why We Want You As a member of the VCA team, you will support our Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients. Your mission will be to earn the trust of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard for your credentials, and we want you to use the knowledge and skills you have invested in. Skills utilized in this role may include: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy support Patient recovery Compassionate nursing care for hospitalized animals Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now. We look forward to getting to know you. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and veterinary technicians with patient care
• Assist with treatments
• Assist with surgery support
• Cleaning and maintenance of patients and hospital facilities
• Support the day-to-day operations of a busy veterinary hospital
• Helping ensure excellent patient care
• Helping ensure a clean, safe environment
• Creating a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients
• Earn the trust of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience
• Provide exceptional care to every patient

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more

What This Job Offers

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