LOCUM Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Chatsworth, CA

2d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our fun, experienced, patient, kind, compassionate team. VCA Chatsworth Veterinary Center is seeking a Veterinary assistant to start caring for patients and growing your skills along side of highly experienced team of pet professionals Job Summary: Assist doctor and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities includin g completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility is a must.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented.”
• Excellent communications skills.
• Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.
• High School Diploma.
• Dependable attendance is required.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Client Relations
• Nursing Care
• Housekeeping/Maintenance
• Examinations/Assessments
• Record Keeping
• Anesthesia
• Surgery
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Laboratory
• Pharmacy

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED