Veteinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistant in Granada Hills, CA. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, emphasizing a supportive work environment for providing high-quality animal care. Join a dedicated team committed to professional growth and compassionate patient treatment.

Benefits

Continuing education allowance

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health and wellness subscriptions

Life, long and short-term disability insurance

Generous employee pet discounts

Competitive wage

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to perform physical exams and assist in surgeries.
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician is valued but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support vet assistants and Doctor Teams ensuring a positive atmosphere.
• Perform various tasks including anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding their pets' care.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Client communication

Animal handling and restraint

Dental cleanings

Job description

Job Description

VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our AAHA accredited, full-service hospital in Granada Hills, CA.

Compensation: $ 22.00 - $ 24.00 / hr. Depending on experience/credentials. Shift differential Friday - Sunday

Schedule: Four / Five days a week including weekends. Days. 9am to 6pm.

Our facility has been serving the community since the 60’s. Chatoak's talented team of medical professionals are dedicated to delivering high quality patient care to cats & dogs. We have cultivated a compassionate, motivated culture and are seeking a like-minded technician to join the family and fulfill that mission.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Chatoak team, you will support vet assistants and Doctor Teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, IV fluid therapy
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
• All aspects of patient care
• Animal handling and restraint
• IM, IV,SQ injections
• Dental cleanings/dental radiography
• Digital radiography
• Nursing care/hospitalization treatments
• Client communication

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions
• Competitive wage
• Life, long and short term disability insurance

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

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

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.