Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Overnight & Swing Shift

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; South Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA TLC Pasadena Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency Department in South Pasadena, CA. This full-time role supports clinicians with exams, treatments, and patient care.

Requirements include veterinary and emergency experience (3 years preferred), excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask while loving and advocating for animals.

Qualifications

• 3 years veterinary and emergency experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.
• Love for animals and dedication to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Venipuncture and IVC placement.
• Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.
• Coordinate with all staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgeries as needed.
• Complete estimates and basic record keeping.
• Provide discharge instructions to clients.
• Operative imaging support (radiographs; assist with ultrasounds).

Skills

Veterinary experience

Emergency department experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Love for animals

Job description

VCA TLC Pasadena Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency Department in South Pasadena, CA. This full-time role supports clinicians with exams, treatments, and patient care.

Requirements include veterinary and emergency experience (3 years preferred), excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask while loving and advocating for animals.