Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays and sick days

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort in Escondido, CA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our skilled technician team. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and offers comprehensive benefits with a focus on quality patient care.

The candidate should have 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred, be a team player with strong communication and client service skills, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Training and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in veterinary medicine.
• Ideal candidate is friendly, outgoing, people-oriented with excellent communication and client service skills.
• Previous experience in veterinary field is desired but not required; right fit with motivation matters most.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care with a Fear Free approach.
• Restrain patients during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and organization.
• Multitask effectively and prioritize tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks.
• Process laboratory samples and run in-hospital blood work panels.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Client service

Multitasking

Fear Free handling

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

VCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our skilled technician team at our AAHA-accredited small animal, exotic, and holistic practice in Escondido, CA.

This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and expand your knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment! You will be challenged to use your know-how and skills to the best of your ability with a team that will support you along the way.

Location: 655 W Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025

Schedule: 4 days, 10-hour work week

Salary: $19 - $23 / hour, depending on experience and skills

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience.
• The ideal candidate will be a team player who is friendly, outgoing, people-oriented, and has excellent communication and client service skills.
• Previous experience in the veterinary field is desired but not required. We are looking for the right individual who is driven, positive, reliable, and creative. The Veterinary Assistant position is a great place to start if you are curious about or want to get into the Veterinary field.

Duties

• Provide quality patient care while 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
• Have the ability to multitask
• Surgical instrument cleaning/packing
• Surgical suite prep and clean
• Work collectively in teams and alone
• Keep hospital supplies stocked
• Process laboratory samples
• Run in-hospital blood work panels
• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks
• Basic computer knowledge
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Triage and critical thinking

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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