Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting doctors and technicians in providing high-quality care to pets, ensuring a positive atmosphere for both clients and patients. You'll engage with a diverse caseload and utilize advanced imaging and monitoring tools, enhancing your skills and exploring unique career opportunities. With a commitment to professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal health and welfare.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine with a focus on patient care.
• Ability to perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records and prepare surgical suite.
• Provide compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Laboratory Work

Diagnostic Imaging

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Imaging Tools

Monitoring Tools

Job description

VCA Oakwood Animal Hospital is a 4 doctor practice in Woodbridge, CA. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Duties will include:

1. Maintaining medical records.
2. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
3. Filling prescriptions.
4. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
5. Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation ($18-22 hourly) and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!

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