Veterinary Assistant
About the role
VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience or training/education in a veterinary setting, be friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented, possess excellent communication and telephone/computer skills, and be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.
Responsibilities
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Client communication
- Compassionate care of hospitalized animals
Requirements
Dependable attendance is required. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and perform physical tasks such as walking, bending, standing, and reaching throughout an 8-hour day.
Qualifications
- Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary setting preferred
- Must be friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Telephonic and computer skills necessary
- Willingness to learn new techniques and treatments
- Willingness to accept change
Skills
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Client communication
- Compassionate care of hospitalized animals
Benefits
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, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.