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VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$42,405 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant VCA Animal Hospitals - 3.2 Escondido, CA Job Details Full-time $19 - $23 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Location Escondido, California, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id
R-253705
Job Type Full time VCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our skilled technician team at our AAHA-accredited small animal, exotic, and holistic practice in Escondido, CA. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and expand your knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment! You will be challenged to use your know-how and skills to the best of your ability with a team that will support you along the way.Location:
655 W Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025Schedule:
4 days, 10-hour work weekSalary:
$19 - $23 / hour, depending on experience and skills Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is friendly, outgoing, people-oriented, and has excellent communication and client service skills. Previous experience in the veterinary field is desired but not required. We are looking for the right individual who is driven, positive, reliable, and creative. The Veterinary Assistant position is a great place to start if you are curious about or want to get into the Veterinary field. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free© approach Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction, etc. Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep Prioritize tasks and change when needed Have the ability to multitask Surgical instrument cleaning/packing Surgical suite prep and clean Work collectively in teams and alone Keep hospital supplies stocked Process laboratory samples Run in-hospital blood work panels Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks Basic computer knowledge Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Triage and critical thinking 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, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Apply Today! If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.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.comBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance