Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
About The Position
VCA TLC Pasadena Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for its Emergency Department. The hospital supports the greater Los Angeles veterinary community through education, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and relationship development. The Emergency team works collaboratively to provide the best possible veterinary medicine and care. The position is located at 1412 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030, and is full-time with 4/10 overnight or swing shifts. Shift differential pay is available for swing and overnight shifts. The listed salary range is $28–$34 per hour, with compensation dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, practice type, schedule, and additional responsibilities.
Requirements
- Proficient computer skills.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Love for animals.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of veterinary and emergency experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist doctors with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters.
- Administer subcutaneous fluids, medications, and related treatments.
- Coordinate with technical staff across the hospital to support hospitalized patients and communicate frequently with the team.
- Recognize subtle changes in patients’ clinical status.
- Provide discharge instructions to clients.
- Complete estimates and basic record keeping.
- Prepare patients for surgery.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Perform advanced phlebotomy.
- Monitor ventilator cases.
- Assist with apheresis.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs and ultrasounds.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation and sick days
- 401(k)
- Employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
