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VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency - Veterinary Assistant - Overnight shifts in Fountain Valley, California
VCA West (http://vcahospitals.com/veterinary-specialists-valley) Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to complement our talented team in Fountain Valley, California. 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708.
The position is in our Emergency Department , full-time, 10hr shifts 4 days/week, swing and/or overnight with the flexibility to work at least one weekend shift.
Are you passionate about delivering quality, compassionate health care to animals who require medical attention? We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! We are looking for individuals with experience who are dedicated to saving lives in a practice that values individuals and their unique skills.
The hourly range for this position is $21-$25, we offer a shift differential of $2/hour for swing shifts and $3/hour for overnight shifts. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
If you are a current associate, you will 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.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years experience in an emergency or urgent care setting
Ability to navigate high paced workflow with a sense of urgency
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Able to be part of a collaborative team-oriented environment
Comfortable to ask for help & clarification when needed
Posses a high attention to detail
Able to perform skills including:
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Bandage/splint positioning
Wound care
Radiology
Anesthesia set up
Patient Assessment/Triage
Laboratory processing
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Care for hospitalized patients/follow treatments plans
Calculate and administer medications, including fluid bolus & CRI
Why choose VCA?
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health & Wellness
Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Health/dental/vision insurance, which includes infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Professional Development
Continuing Education Allowance for Veterinary Assistants registered to take the VTNE & Credentialed Technicians
WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
Additional Benefits
Up to 75% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
Wide range of discount programs from pet food, cell phone services and more!
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 (https://www.vcacareers.com/%22http:/vcacareers.com/%22)
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
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