Veterinary Assistant- Emergency

VCA Animal HospitalsSan Diego, CA
3d$20 - $25Onsite

About The Position

VCA Animal Specialty Group, located in beautiful San Diego, is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our team of emergency & specialty technicians. Our state-of-the-art hospital offers the best critical care support equipment as well as diagnostic & imaging equipment to provide exceptional veterinary care! In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive atmosphere for our clients and patients. At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. As a member of the VCA, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience and providing exceptional care to every patient. 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. Apply Today! 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. 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. 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

  • experienced Veterinary Assistants

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining medical records
  • Filling prescriptions
  • Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
  • Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets
  • Client communication & discharging patients
  • Triage emergency patients & provide treatment plans
  • Assist with treatments & out patient procedures
  • Participate in CPR & life saving procedures
  • Venipuncture & IV Catheter placement

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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