Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Join the VCA San Carlos Animal Hospital Team! VCA San Carlos Animal Hospital has been providing exceptional veterinary care to dogs and cats and in the San Francisco Peninsula Communities for over 40 years. We are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital. We have a unique culture that values each person’s individual skill and personality. 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 assistant 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.
Requirements
- Experience as a Veterinary Assistant
- Knowledge in physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring skills
- Surgical preparation and assisting skills
- Dentistry skills
- Radiology skills
- Laboratory work skills
- Venipuncture skills
- Catheter placement skills
- Pharmacy skills
- Patient recovery skills
- Compassionate care skills for hospitalized animals
Responsibilities
- Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge in physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Perform anesthesia monitoring.
- Assist with surgical preparation.
- Provide dentistry services.
- Conduct radiology.
- Perform laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Perform catheter placement.
- Dispense pharmacy items.
- Monitor patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
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 allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
