Emergency Vet Assistant: Surgery Support & Client Care

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick days

Job summary

VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Ontario is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency team in Ontario, CA. The role involves caring for patients, supporting veterinarians and technicians, and delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced hospital.

We offer a full-time schedule with 4x10-hour shifts, including weekends/holidays and rotating day/night options. Compensation is competitive with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and assist in surgical procedures.
• Proficient in venipuncture, catheter placement, and radiology tasks.
• Strong client communication and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy patient recovery
• Client communication
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Ontario is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency team in Ontario, CA. The role involves caring for patients, supporting veterinarians and technicians, and delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced hospital.

We offer a full-time schedule with 4x10-hour shifts, including weekends/holidays and rotating day/night options. Compensation is competitive with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional