Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Join the VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital team! 

Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

4 X 10 alternative work week

Salary: $20 - $25 / hour.

ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule, and additional responsibilities.

Why We Want You! 

We are seeking a dedicated Experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our Emergency department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care for animals, with a specific focus on cardiac health. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and/or assistants, and other staff members to ensure the well-being of our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians in performing diagnostic procedures and treatments related to the emergency department.
• Comfortable with monitoring anesthesia and assessing patients during procedures.
• Conduct diagnostic tests, radiographs, and routine blood monitoring.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and ensure proper documentation of procedures.
• Communicating and educating pet owners on medical conditions, treatment plans, and at-home care.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards.

Skills:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assistance
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacology
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
• Works well in a team environment
• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia’s
• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
• Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

Qualifications:

• 2 years minimum Veterinary Medicine experience as a Veterinary Technician or Assistant
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions (Preferred but not required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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 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 

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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