Emergency Veterinary Assistant - 4x10 Shifts

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Team in Tustin, CA. This full-time role offers 4x10-hour shifts with a pay range of $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, assisting in procedures, preparing medications, and communicating with clients. You will perform lab work and imaging and help care for hospitalized pets, with shifts that include at least one weekend day.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine.
• Evenings or weekends availability may be required.
• Able to work 4x10-hour shifts and adapt to a fast-paced emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing for and performing procedures and treatments.
• Preparing medications and prescriptions.
• Communicating in person and on the phone with clients.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Assisting in procedures.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets.
• Assisting in other areas of the hospital, as needed.

Skills

Medical records

Procedures

Medications

Client communication

Lab work

Imaging

Care for hospitalized pets

Job description

VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Team in Tustin, CA. This full-time role offers 4x10-hour shifts with a pay range of $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, assisting in procedures, preparing medications, and communicating with clients. You will perform lab work and imaging and help care for hospitalized pets, with shifts that include at least one weekend day.