Veterinary Assistant at VCA Animal Hospitals

Antioch, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Teamwork, Communication, Patient Restraint, Hospital Cleanliness, Surgical Instrument Cleaning, Laboratory Sample Processing, Blood Work Panels, Record Keeping

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

East Bay Veterinary Emergency is looking to expand its team with a Veterinary Assistant! Location: 1312 Sunset Dr. Antioch, CA 94509 East Bay Veterinary Emergency is a multi-doctor practice proudly serving the Antioch! We’re a team dedicated to exceptional patient care, client education, and a collaborative, service-driven environment. We’re seeking a like-minded individual who values teamwork, communication, and the well-being of our patients. Compensation: $ 25 - $ 35 / hr depending on experience and skill sets THE POSITION: Duties include, but not limited to: Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free © approach Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc. Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep Prioritize tasks and change when needed Surgical instrument cleaning/packing and surgical suite prep and clean Stocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and ORs Process laboratory samples Run in hospital blood work panels Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks Keep accurate records and logs Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team! Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Pet care discounts (40-100%) Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Life, long and short term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time Plus more! It's time to apply Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! If you are a current associate, you 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant will provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free approach and assist veterinarians and technicians with various tasks. Responsibilities also include maintaining hospital cleanliness, surgical suite prep, and accurate record keeping.