Veterinary Assistant- Emergency & Specialty Hospital

VCA Animal Specialty Group located at 5610 Kearny Mesa Road in beautiful San Diego is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team of emergency & specialty technicians. Our state of the art hospital offers the best critical care support equipment as well as diagnostic & imaging equipment to provide exceptional veterinary care!

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.

In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

• Maintaining medical records

• Filling prescriptions

• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging

• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets

• Client communication & discharging patients

• Triage emergency patients & provide treatment plans

• Assist with treatments & out patient procedures

• Participate in CPR & life saving procedures

• Venipuncture & IV Catheter placement

Salary: $ 18.50 - $24.50

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

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.

• You will sharpen your skills-and even learn some new techniques-and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.