Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Holidays and sick days

Health and well-being programs

Job summary

VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Ontario is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Ontario hospital. You will assist with exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy, and client communication in a fast-paced setting.

We offer full-time (4x10-hour shifts, weekends/holidays) with benefits; includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k), pet discounts, paid time off.

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

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. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

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