Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Irvine, CA

72d • $19 - $25

About The Position

Are you a Veterinary Assistant who wants to use and grow your skills? Join our exceptional team at VCA Irvine University Park Animal Hospital! We are an AAHA-accredited hospital that provides the highest quality client and patient care, utilizing fear-free techniques to create a low-stress atmosphere. We are a full-service hospital, providing boarding, bathing, and grooming. Location: 5301 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 We have been providing high-quality patient care in Irvine for over 40 years, enriching and protecting the special relationship between pets and their people. Our energetic and passionate team includes 3 veterinarians and our exceptional support team members. We are well equipped with ultrasound, digital radiography, including digital dental radiography, and the most advanced patient monitoring tools, and we offer a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• Outstanding skills with pets and people
• Knowledgeable about veterinary medicine
• Comfortable developing relationships with all team members and clients

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment – Differentiating routine cases from urgent & emergency cases
• Anticipating the needs of the veterinarian
• Completing patient treatments in a timely manner
• Venipuncture & IV Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Pharmacy
• Surgical Preparation
• Anesthetic Monitoring
• Dentistry
• Patient Recovery
• Maintaining electronic medical records with accurate & detailed data
• Client communication & education
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for all pets in the hospital
• Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring the hospital is neat and clean at all times – both inside and outside

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level