Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at East Bay Veterinary Emergency as a Veterinary Assistant, where you will provide exceptional patient care and support veterinarians. Enjoy competitive hourly compensation, leadership opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and discounts on pet care. Experience a collaborative work environment focused on teamwork and professional growth.

Benefits

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Pet care discounts (40-100%)

Free mental wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

Plus more!

Qualifications

• Ability to provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free approach.
• Experience with patient restraint during examinations.
• Skills in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with various tasks.
• Process laboratory samples and run blood work panels.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments and suites.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Lab processing

Job description

East Bay Veterinary Emergency is looking to expand its team with aVeterinary Assistant!

Location: 1312 Sunset Dr. Antioch, CA 94509

East Bay Veterinary Emergencyis a multi-doctor practice proudly serving the Antioch! We’re a team dedicated to exceptional patient care, client education, and a collaborative, service-driven environment. We’re seeking a like-minded individual who values teamwork, communication, and the well-being of our patients.

Compensation: $ 25 - $ 35 / hr depending on experience and skill sets

Schedule : Swing 4/10's

THE POSITION:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Providequality patient carewhile maintaining a Fear Free approach
• Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep
• Prioritize tasks and change when needed
• Surgical instrument cleaning/packing and surgical suite prep and clean
• Stocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and ORs
• Processlaboratory samples
• Run in hospital blood work panels
• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks

• Keep accurate records and logs

Below are some of the manybenefitsof joining the team!

• Leadership opportunities

• Career development programs

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• Pet care discounts (40-100%)

• Freementalwellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)

• Referral bonuses

• Competitive wage

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Life, long and short term disability insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Plus more!

It's time to apply

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

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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