Veterinary Assistant - Locum

VCA Animal Hospitals
Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to work relief shifts at VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley. The successful candidate will be a believer in high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals. At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. 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

  • experienced Veterinary Assistant

Responsibilities

  • Venipuncture
  • catheter placement
  • radiology
  • anesthesia monitoring
  • physical examinations and patient assessment
  • surgical preparation and assisting
  • laboratory work
  • pharmacy
  • patient recovery
  • compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Benefits

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