Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Pet discounts

Head Space

Job summary

VCA Foothill Veterinary Hospital in Pasadena, CA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support the Doctor and Technician teams. You will create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients while helping with exams, histories, vital signs, lab work, imaging, and medical records.

A collaborative, caring team culture is emphasized, with ongoing education and great benefits. Full-time position, Monday–Saturday, 5x8s, compensation $18.57–$24/hour.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and assist in patient exams and routine procedures
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals
• Assist with prescriptions as allowed by law
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals
• Maintain medical records
• Support doctors and technicians as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment

Skills

Animal handling

Exam assistance

Vitals taking

Lab work

Imaging

Medical records

Client service

Team support

Tools

PRESCRIPTIONS (as allowed)

Job description

Join The VCA Foothill Veterinary Hospital Team as a Veterinary Assistant!

VCA Foothill Veterinary Hospital in Pasadena, California is looking to add more amazing people to its amazing team!

Location: Pasadena, CA

Full-time, Mon - Saturday, 5x8s

Compensation: $18.57 - $24/hr.

Our hospital has been serving the community since 1953. We are proudly accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients, and customer service to our clients. We have an amazing team, and have a positive culture where we support and encourage one another every day.

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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com