Veterinary Assistant

Location: 23032 Alicia Pkwy, Suite A, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Salary: starting at $19 / hour to $26 / hour

Schedule: Full-Time Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If you are looking to work with animals and amazing people, improve upon existing skills or build new ones, and you believe you can thrive in a fast-paced and exciting environment, we'd appreciate the opportunity to get to know you and see if we're a good fit for you. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Maintaining medical records, obtaining patient histories + TPRs Client communication, Presentation of treatment plans Patient restraint, ear cleanings, nail trims, and ear cytology Preparing the surgical suite and the surgical patients Filling prescriptions Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging Cross-training to help at the front desk when needed The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their beloved pets. Why VCA Olympiad? VCA hospitals are former private practices that retain the spirit that made them successful. We provide opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA charities. You receive access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community. We offer continued education allowance for technicians, a comprehensive benefits package, generous personal pet care discounts, free mental health and wellness subscriptions, career development programs, and more!

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