Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals•Woodland Hills, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley is hiring an experienced Emergency Veterinary Assistant as the hospital prepares to extend its hours to 24/7. The facility provides emergency, critical, and urgent care for dogs and cats, as well as internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and surgery services, working with local veterinarians to deliver specialty-level care. The role is based at 22123 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, California. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday on the swing shift. Compensation is $22–$28 per hour, depending on experience, education, and credentials, with a $2-per-hour shift differential depending on shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

Documented previous experience.
Emergency veterinary experience.
Flexibility to work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Customer service skills.
Working knowledge of computers.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to be cross-trained as a receptionist and kennel assistant.
Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
Monitor anesthesia.
Prepare for and assist with surgery.
Perform radiology and laboratory work.
Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
Handle pharmacy-related tasks.
Support patient recovery.
Communicate with clients.
Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options.
Fertility benefits.
Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
Employer-paid short- and long-term coverage.
Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
Continuing education allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, plus access to WOOF University® RACE-approved courses.
Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity.
Penn Foster and VTNE test-prep sponsorships and VTNE prep courses.
Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, plus VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
Free NAVTA membership and Plumb’s subscription.
Leadership development and mentorship programs.
401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
Employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.