Emergency and Critical Care - RVT or Veterinary Assistant

Join the VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital team!

Location : 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Why We Want You!

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our ECC Department.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Why We Need You :

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet caregiver-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the care of their companion animals.

You've worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to :

• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patient
• Teamwork advocate
• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia
• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical / biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
• Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

Requirements :

Schedule : Full-Time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts, with one weekend off. We are looking to add team members to our swing and overnight shifts.

Why You Should Consider Us :

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

Compensation :

RVT 2 - 3 years of experience : $26.50 - $29.50

RVT 3+ years of experience : 29.50 - $32.00

VA : 2 - 3 years of experience : $20.00 - $25.00

Swing Differential : $2.00 / hour

Overnight Differential : $3.00 / hour

ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.

If you are a current associate, you 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.

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

If you are a current associate, you 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.

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.

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