ER Veterinary Assistant – 24/7 Care & Growth

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley in Woodland Hills, CA is recruiting an experienced ER Veterinary Assistant as we expand to 24/7 hours. Compensation ranges from $28 to $35 per hour, with a two-dollar shift differential for night hours.

Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, Swing Shift, at our fully equipped facility. The role involves physical exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, and client communication.

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.

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

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Emergency experience

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley in Woodland Hills, CA is recruiting an experienced ER Veterinary Assistant as we expand to 24/7 hours. Compensation ranges from $28 to $35 per hour, with a two-dollar shift differential for night hours.

Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, Swing Shift, at our fully equipped facility. The role involves physical exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, and client communication.