Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick days

Job summary

VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Ontario is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency team in Ontario, CA. The role involves caring for patients, supporting veterinarians and technicians, and delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced hospital.

We offer a full-time schedule with 4x10-hour shifts, including weekends/holidays and rotating day/night options. Compensation is competitive with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and assist in surgical procedures.
• Proficient in venipuncture, catheter placement, and radiology tasks.
• Strong client communication and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy patient recovery
• Client communication
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Compassionate care

Job description

Join the VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Ontario Emergency Team!

Location: 2409 S. Vineyard Avenue, Suite O, Ontario, CA 91761

Schedule: Full-Time, 4x10-hour shift, can vary, based on hospital needs, will include weekends, holidays, and either day/swing or night shift.

Salary: $21 - $24 per hour

VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Ontario is looking for a experienced Veterinary Assistant with a strong work ethic, high-quality patient care, and exceptional client service.

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment where they can remain detail-oriented. We want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

Skilled Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy Patient recovery
• Client Communication
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! Part-time positions are also available. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s skill and personality.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA, you will support 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 and providing exceptional care to every patient.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, a 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.

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.