Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals•Hermosa Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Hermosa Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on creating a positive, low-stress environment for patients and clients, while supporting the veterinary team. The Veterinary Assistant will be responsible for compassionate patient care, client education, obtaining patient histories, filling prescriptions, preparing patients for procedures, performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging, maintaining medical records, and safe patient handling and restraint.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Skill level will determine placement within the salary range
Responsibilities
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Obtaining patient history from clients
- Filling prescriptions
- Preparing the suite, surgery, and dentistry patients
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
- Maintaining medical records
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Pet care discounts
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
- Health and well-being programs that provide resources and training
- 401(k)
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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