Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Growth & 4x10 Shifts

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick days

Job summary

VCA Yorba Regional Animal Hospital in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency team. You will provide triage, venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care in a fast-paced, 24-hour hospital.

The facility offers Emergency care, hospitalization, preventive care, grooming and boarding, plus advanced services such as ultrasound, laparoscopy, ortho surgeries and acupuncture.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in emergency veterinary care is preferred.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Competence in radiology and anesthesia monitoring.
• Strong clinical examination and patient assessment skills.
• Willingness to work 4x10-hour shifts including one weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and triage support to patients.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient examinations.
• Prepare and assist in surgical procedures.
• Perform dentistry, laboratory work, and pharmacy-related tasks.
• Deliver compassionate care to all patients and families.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations and patient

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Yorba Regional Animal Hospital in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency team. You will provide triage, venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care in a fast-paced, 24-hour hospital.

The facility offers Emergency care, hospitalization, preventive care, grooming and boarding, plus advanced services such as ultrasound, laparoscopy, ortho surgeries and acupuncture.