Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading veterinary practice in Laguna Niguel as a Veterinary Assistant! This full-time position offers the chance to work closely with experienced veterinarians, providing essential support in patient care and client communication. You'll engage in a variety of tasks, from administering injections to monitoring patients, all while ensuring a positive experience for both pets and their owners. With a focus on employee well-being, the practice promotes a fun and collaborative environment, offering training and team bonding activities. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance with skills in handling and care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the veterinary team in providing excellent patient care.
• Administer treatments and monitor patients during procedures.

Skills

Obtaining medical histories

Proper animal restraint and handling

Administering SQ, IM, IV injections

IV catheterization and venipuncture

Lab work

Radiographic positioning

Filling prescriptions

Surgery pack sterilization

Anal gland expression

Monitoring hospitalized patients

Client communication

Creating and reviewing cost estimates

Job description

VCA Laguna Niguel is looking for an experienced and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team full-time! Our four-doctor general practice is located in the heart of Laguna Niguel and offers wellness and sick appointments, general surgery, and dentistry.

Your skills and expertise will support our doctor team in providing top-notch patient care and an unparalleled client experience.

We focus on the employee experience, too! We schedule monthly staff meetings, offer on-site and online training, schedule off-site team bonding activities, and we know how to have fun!

Required skills include:

• Obtaining medical histories
• Proper animal restraint and handling
• Administering SQ, IM, IV injections and SQ fluids
• IV catheterization and venipuncture (saphenous, cephalic, jugular blood draws)
• Lab work (in-house and reference lab)
• Radiographic positioning
• Filling prescriptions
• Surgery pack sterilization
• Anal gland expression, nail trims, wound care
• Monitoring hospitalized, sedated, and post-op patients
• Working independently and as part of a team
• A positive and helpful attitude and a willingness to learn
• Client communication
• Creating and reviewing cost estimates with clients

The pay range for this position ranges from $20 to $24 per hour depending on experience, certification, etc. We offer 8-hour shifts. Saturday shift may be required.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.