Veterinary Assistnat

A fantastic opportunity for a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our AMAZING and

FRIENDLY

team at VCA Coast Animal Hospital in the heart of Hermosa Beach!

Location:

560 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Schedule:

Full-time, 5x8-hour shifts

Salary:

$17

• 23 per hour Position available for a full-time, experienced Veterinary Assistant.

Responsibilities require proficiency in Phlebotomy, IV Catheter Placement, low-stress handling, digital radiography, and administration of vaccines and medications. The ideal candidate will also possess great attendance, client communication skills, superior customer service skills, attention to detail, and a desire to work in a great team atmosphere. Salary is based on experience and skills. Why work at VCA Coast Animal Hospital? VCA Coast Animal Hospital is a great place to work and learn! We are an AAHA-accredited, 4-doctor practice. We have a fun, fast-paced facility with a friendly & positive working environment. We are also walking distance to the beach, with an awesome sunset every evening. If you would enjoy taking your lunch break at the Hermosa Beach pier daily, then VCA Coast is the hospital for you! We also value honest and direct communication between staff, management, and clients. We are community-centered, we honor the client/patient relationship, and we respect people and pets. We are looking for smiling faces with compassionate, exceptional, and superior client service skills and with "Can Do" attitudes. Accept the challenge of performing with an outstanding team of service-oriented professionals. We invite you to apply!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Venipuncture Catheter placement Radiology Physical examinations, patient assessment, and record keeping Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Laboratory work Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care for hospitalized patients Client Relations Housekeeping/Maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience Animal Handling Anesthesia monitoring (Preferred but not required) Dentistry (Preferred, not required) Capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job Must be friendly, outgoing, "People-oriented." Flexibility in hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays Customer service skills, including Phone skills Working knowledge of computers Excellent communication skills Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments Why Join The VCA Family? We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Veterans / Disabled.

For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click the Career worklet on the landing page or search for "Find 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) Apply Today! If you are a current associate, you 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.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.