Relief Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary medicine is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant for relief shifts at a state-of-the-art urgent care facility. In this fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will provide high-quality supportive care, ensuring a fear-free experience for patients. With a focus on low-stress handling and innovative technology, this role offers the chance to rekindle your passion for veterinary medicine. Join a team that values efficiency and patient care while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick Days

401(k)

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of veterinary experience in general practice or emergency setting.
• Current veterinary technician certification in California preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow digital treatment plans prescribed by DVM.
• Obtain quality lab samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, etc.
• Administer injections, medications, and veterinary care as directed.

Skills

Veterinary Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Low-Stress Handling Techniques

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

In-Hospital Laboratory Equipment

Job description

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to work relief shifts at VCA Urgent Care Animal Hospital in Los Angeles, CA.

Schedule: The hospital is open 7 days a week, 10 am-8 pm. Shifts are 10 hours long with a one-hour lunch break. Schedule is to be determined with hospital director. Some weekend days and holidays are included.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $20 – 25 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Location: 12108 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

About VCA Urgent Care

Have you ever wanted to be on the front lines of innovation? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment with a collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care? Can you provide high-quality supportive care while creating a fear-free environment for the patients under your care? You just may find yourself rekindling your JOY for veterinary medicine in this well-designed, people-focused, high-tech hospital with an innovative approach to Urgent Care.

Our Technical team works to maximize efficiency while providing patient care. Utilizing a digital whiteboard, all diagnostics and treatments are clearly communicated allowing the medical team to complete cases quickly while keeping the doctor up to date on diagnostic results. An emphasis on low-stress handling, hands-free radiology, and a well-organized treatment space allows you to keep the patients calm and safe during their visit. The virtual waiting room has a dynamic capacity analyzer that assesses the team’s pace and updates clients on the wait time digitally. When the team reaches capacity for the day, the waiting room automatically closes. This allows all team members to leave on time, with all medical records and patient care completed. The technician and assistant team only does patient care, not answering phones, presenting estimates, or checking out clients needed.

What You’ll Do

• Follow digital treatment plans prescribed by DVM
• Obtain quality lab samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, fecal collection, etc.
• Perform in-hospital laboratory diagnostics including fecals, urinalysis, cytology, etc.
• Process lab samples utilizing in-hospital laboratory equipment
• Use low-stress patient-handling techniques
• Perform diagnostic radiographs (hands-free as allowed)
• Administer injections, medications, and veterinary care as directed by a veterinarian
• Calculate and administer sedation for minor procedures
• Administer and monitor general anesthesia, if required
• Maintain accurate, complete digital medical records
• Fill prescriptions, as allowed by law
• Maintain a clean work environment including following any infectious disease protocols, handling medical/biomedical, and infectious waste appropriately

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 3 years of veterinary experience in a general practice or emergency setting
• Preferred: a current veterinary technician certification in the state of California or be eligible to transfer/obtain a certification in California.
• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency and high pace
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Willingness to jump in as needed
• Able to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Comfortable asking for help and clarification when needed
• Possess high attention to detail

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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.