Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick days

Well-being programs

Job summary

VCA Bakersfield Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency Department to support fast-paced, high-quality patient care. The role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians, preparing treatment areas, and ensuring smooth operations during emergencies.

Our hospital, an AHAA-accredited 11-doctor practice, values teamwork and ongoing professional development, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in veterinary emergencies or fast-paced settings is beneficial.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians in emergency patient care and procedures.
• Prepare, clean and organize treatment and exam rooms, and handle instruments.

Skills

Animal handling

Emergency care support

Communication skills

Job description

VCA Bakersfield Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency Department! Location: 8610 Harris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Salary: $18 - $22 per hour Shift Differential for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Are you looking to be part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to move your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Bakersfield is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind 11-Doctor Practice. Our hospital has been serving the Bakersfield community for over 100 years. We are AHAA-accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight-knit community is a great place to call home. Many of us can be found at local breweries, restaurants, and summer festivals!

At VCA Bakersfield, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

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

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians - including 500 who are board-certified specialists - nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants - all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.