Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Los Altos Animal Hospital in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. You will support doctors and technicians, help create a low-stress environment for clients and patients, and contribute to high-quality care.

The role includes restraining, exams, history-taking, vitals, lab work and imaging, with a focus on compassionate patient care and accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant in a multi-doctor practice.
• Ability to restrain and assist in exams and procedures.
• Take medical histories and vitals accurately.
• Familiarity with prescriptions and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Patient handling

Vital signs taking

Medical history collection

Lab work

Diagnostic imaging

Record keeping

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Radiography

Job description

Join the VCA Los Altos Animal Hospital Team!

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals at our fast-paced multi-doctor practice located in Long Beach. Our practice provides high-quality care to our patients in a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Location: 3080 Woodruff Ave, Suite B, Long Beach, CA 90808

Salary: $17.00 - $27.50 based on skill level and experience

Schedule: Full-Time, M-F, rotating Saturdays

As a member of the VCA team, you will support the Technician 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.

The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants 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 Assistant 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. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, 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 opportunities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.