Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant If you are a hardworking individual looking to join a team of like-minded people with a passion for excellence in veterinary medicine VCA Los Altos Animal Hospital is for you! We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals at our fast-paced multi-doctor practice located in Long Beach. Our practice provides high-quality care to our patients with a positive, team-oriented work environment. The ideal candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. Why We Need You As a member of our team your mission will be to support our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Maintaining medical records. Preparing the surgical suite and surgical patients Filling prescriptions Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets Maintaining a clean and well-organized treatment area Requirements High school diploma required 1-2 years of clinical experience Why You Should Consider Us At VCA your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth: Enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload Employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools Tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors – including 600 boarded specialists Sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques! Growth and leadership opportunities available Benefits Compensation $17.00 - $22.50 based on skill level and experience Vacation and Sick accrual Holiday pay Medical, dental and vision coverage 401(K) plan If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on 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) 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, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on 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). 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.

Salary : $17 - $23