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VCA Laguna Niguel Animal Hospital in Laguna Niguel, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role. The position requires working 8-hour shifts, including Saturdays, with a schedule of 5/8.
The team supports doctors with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and patient care, while providing ongoing staff training and client service excellence. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), and generous employee pet discounts.
VCA Laguna Niguel Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team full-time! Our four-doctor general practice is located in the heart of Laguna Niguel and offers wellness and sick appointments, general surgery, and dentistry.
Location: 28892 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Salary: $24 to $28 per hour depending on experience, certification, etc. We offer 8-hour shifts. Saturday shift will be required.
Schedule: Full-Time, 5/8 including Saturdays
Your skills and expertise will support our doctor team in providing top-notch patient care and an unparalleled client experience.
We focus on the employee experience, too! We schedule monthly staff meetings, offer on-site and online training, schedule off-site team bonding activities, and we know how to have fun!
Required skills include:
Obtaining medical histories
Proper animal restraint and handling
Administering SQ and IM injections and SQ fluids
Radiographic positioning
Filling prescriptions
Surgery pack sterilization
Anal gland expression, nail trims, wound care
Monitoring hospitalized, sedated, and post-op patients
Working independently and as part of a team
A positive and helpful attitude and a willingness to learn
Client communication
Creating and reviewing cost estimates with clients
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
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