What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA?
VCA Windsor Animal Hospital in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Windsor Animal Hospital was first opened in the late 1980’s as a small private practice. In 2007, we moved into a brand-new, custom-built location. Our hospital has continued to grow in the years since. In 2020, we joined the VCA family of hospitals, added brand new equipment (ultrasound, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray to name a few), as well as converting to a brand-new practice management software with electronic medical records. At VCA Windsor Animal Hospital, you will be part of a team with a can-do spirit! We provide compassionate and high-quality care. Here, you will be able to experience the joys of holistic and traditional medicine in a spacious and beautiful hospital. Our team of doctors and support staff are amazing and enjoy sharing their knowledge. Whether you are just starting out your vet-med career or are already experienced, we’d love to meet you. Job Summary Providing high quality patient care in a fast-paced team centered environment. Assisting technicians and doctors with patient examinations as well as assisting in more advanced surgical and dental procedures. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Wrangling: Must be able to provide compassionate and competent restraint for our canine and feline friends. Fear Free knowledge and technique is greatly appreciated. Knowledge in venipuncture, IV catheterization, sedation/anesthetic monitoring, laboratory sample handling/preparation, and hands-free radiography Medical mathematics. Must be able to calculate basic medical math with the ability to learn more advanced calculations. Pharmacy knowledge that enables the ability to properly fill and administer medications by multiple routes. Adept computer skills for electronic medical record keeping. Must have excellent written communication skills including punctuation, spelling, and grammar. High hygiene standard. Hospital cleanliness is a team effort. Honest and dependable personality traits Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The ability to multitask while upholding high quality patient care and self-starting work ethic Availability for flexible scheduling and working weekends Client Service Excellent client care is a priority here. We greet our clients and pets with welcome and enthusiasm. We enjoy bonding with our patients and clients alike. We share our empathy, appreciation, and hospitality at VCA Windsor Animal Hospital. In order to provide the best care, our candidates must be ready to embrace hospitality skills, including: Client service, appropriate phone etiquette, clear amiable communication, and solid computer skills. Must be friendly, outgoing, “people-oriented” and possess the ability to work in a team-focused environment. Ability to multitask Must be well-groomed and present themselves in a professional manner Must be able to handle money accurately Ensure that all charges are accurately entered into the computer in a timely manner Education and Experience High school diploma. Must have experience working with the public. Competitive wage: $20 - $25 / hour depending on experience VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Opportunity to teach and mentor 401(k) Life and Long-Term Disability insurance Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. 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. 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 : $20 - $25
