Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists in Tustin, CA seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Team. Salary is $20-$25 per hour; full-time schedule consists of 4x10-hour shifts at our facility.

The role includes maintaining medical records, assisting with procedures, preparing medications, and communicating with clients. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, family-like culture, with weekend shifts included.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine.
• Willingness to work evenings or overnights.
• Ability to handle medical records and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records.
• Prepare for and perform procedures and treatments.
• Prepare medications and prescriptions.
• Communicate with clients in person and by phone.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Assist in procedures.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized pets.
• Support other hospital areas as needed.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Record keeping

Laboratory skills

Job description

At VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Team. Salary: $ 20 - $ 25 / hour Schedule: Full-Time, 4x10-hour shifts Location: 3021 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

We may be part of a big company, but we are a close-knit work family. If you think that evenings or overnights are for you and you have experience in Veterinary Medicine, then connect with us for more information! We believe in high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, and making that happen through dedication and learning.

The position is for 4 days, 10 Hour shifts. This will include at least one weekend day (unless you are a glittery unicorn that really, really wants to work Saturdays AND Sundays, which we would be happy to accommodate).

Duties

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing for and performing procedures and treatments.
• Preparing medications and prescriptions.
• Communicating in person and on the phone with clients.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Assisting in procedures.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets.
• Assisting in other areas of the hospital, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days.
• 401(k).
• Generous employee pet discounts.
• More!

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience and other relevant credentials.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

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.