Provides emergency veterinary support for hospitalized dogs and cats, including patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy duties, recovery care, client communication, and compassionate animal care. The role requires prior veterinary and emergency experience, flexible availability, strong communication and customer service skills, computer proficiency, and willingness to cross-train as a receptionist and kennel assistant.
VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley is growing! We are adding experienced and knowledgeable ER Veterinary Assistant to our team as we gear up to extend our hours back to 24/7 after updating and remodeling our beautiful, fully equipped facility!
Location: 22123 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Compensation: $ 22 – $ 28 / hr.
*DOE, education, and credentials.
*Shift diff two dollars/hr. depending on the shift from 7 pm - 7 am
Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, Swing Shift
At VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley (VCA VSV), we offer emergency, critical, and urgent care for dogs and cats, as well as internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and surgery services. We work closely with local veterinarians to provide comprehensive, specialty-level veterinary care for pets. Our veterinarians and board-certified specialists are dedicated to providing you and your pet with the same level of skilled, compassionate care they insist on for their pets.
Benefits of joining the VCA VSV Team:
We support a work environment that allows you to focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Health & Well-being:
- Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
- Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
- Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term.
- Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
- Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
Professional Development:
- Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
- Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
- Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
- Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
- Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
Additional Benefits:
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
- Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
- Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
- Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
- Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
- Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Client Communication
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have documented previous experience
- Must have emergency experience
- Flexibility in hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Customer service skills
- Working knowledge of computers
- Excellent communication skills
- Capable of being cross-trained as a receptionist and kennel assistant
- Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments
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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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals
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