Veterinary Assistant - ER at VCA Animal Hospitals

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

24.5

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Records Maintenance, Prescription Filling, Laboratory Work, Diagnostic Imaging, Compassionate Care, Client Communication, Patient Discharge, Triage, Treatment Plans, Assisting Treatments, Outpatient Procedures, CPR, Life Saving Procedures, Venipuncture, IV Catheter Placement

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

VCA Animal Specialty Group, located in beautiful San Diego, is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our team of emergency & specialty technicians. Our state-of-the-art hospital offers the best critical care support equipment as well as diagnostic & imaging equipment to provide exceptional veterinary care! Location: 5610 Kearny Mesa Rd B, San Diego, CA 92111 Salary: $20 - $24.50 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include: Maintaining medical records Filling prescriptions Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets Client communication & discharging patients Triage emergency patients & provide treatment plans Assist with treatments & out patient procedures Participate in CPR & life saving procedures Venipuncture & IV Catheter placement At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. As a member of the VCA, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience and providing exceptional care to every patient. VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Apply Today! If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include supporting doctors and technicians by maintaining a positive atmosphere, handling medical records, filling prescriptions, and performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging. The role also involves providing compassionate care for hospitalized pets, communicating with clients, discharging patients, and assisting with treatments and procedures.