Veterinary Assistant

Experienced Veterinary Assistant for VCA Santa Monica Dog and Cat HospitalLocation: 2010 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404Salary: $18-$22 per hourCompensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.Why We Want YouAs a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:Physical examinations and patient assessmentAnesthesia monitoringSurgical preparation and assistingDentistryRadiologyLaboratory workVenipunctureCatheter placementPharmacyPatient recoveryGeneral dietary requirements and feeding schedulesVaccinationsClient CommunicationCompassionate care of our hospitalized animalsVCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training.Apply Today!If you are a current associate, you will 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