Full Time Veterinary Assistant- VCA Orchard Plaza Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth. In this role, you'll support our talented team by ensuring a low-stress environment for clients and pets alike. Your responsibilities will include maintaining medical records, preparing patients for surgery, and providing compassionate care. With access to advanced imaging and monitoring tools, you'll sharpen your skills and explore unique career development opportunities. Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and generous pet care discounts. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Personal Pet Care Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine and patient care is essential.
• Ability to maintain medical records and prepare surgical suites.

Responsibilities

• Support Doctors and Technicians by creating a positive atmosphere.
• Maintain medical records and prepare surgical patients.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Laboratory Work

Diagnostic Imaging

Compassionate Care

Tools

Imaging Tools

Monitoring Tools

Job description

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

1. Maintaining medical records.
2. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
3. Filling prescriptions.
4. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
5. Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

Hourly Wage: $20.83 - $22.00

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