Veterinary Assistant - Patient Care, Diagnostics & Growth

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Life, long and short-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Tuition sponsorship

Head Space mental health subscription

Job summary

VCA Los Altos Animal Hospital in Long Beach is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. You will support the Doctor and Technician teams by providing compassionate care and delivering an outstanding client experience to every pet parent.

The role includes restraining and assisting during exams, taking vitals, handling prescriptions where permitted, and performing basic lab work and imaging while helping maintain medical records in a team-oriented

Responsibilities

• 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 Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Job description

VCA Los Altos Animal Hospital in Long Beach is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. You will support the Doctor and Technician teams by providing compassionate care and delivering an outstanding client experience to every pet parent.

The role includes restraining and assisting during exams, taking vitals, handling prescriptions where permitted, and performing basic lab work and imaging while helping maintain medical records in a team-oriented