Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Swing Shift & Growth

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lyra mental health

Healthcare

Paid time off

Professional development

Pet care discounts

401(k) plan

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking an experienced veterinary professional to join our emergency and specialty team. The position features a swing shift (Wednesday through Saturday) with competitive pay of $28–$35 per hour, DOE, plus a $2/hr shift differentials for evening hours.

Our team provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and surgery.

Qualifications

• Must have documented previous experience.
• Must have emergency experience.
• Flexibility in hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Capable of being cross-trained as receptionist and kennel assistant.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

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 our hospitalized animals.

Skills

Emergency experience

Experience

Flexibility

Customer service

Computers

Communication

Cross-training

Team player

Receptionist duties

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking an experienced veterinary professional to join our emergency and specialty team. The position features a swing shift (Wednesday through Saturday) with competitive pay of $28–$35 per hour, DOE, plus a $2/hr shift differentials for evening hours.

Our team provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and surgery.