Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary AssistantVCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is seeking full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our skilled technician team at our AAHA-accredited small animal, exotic, and holistic practice in Escondido, CA. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and expand your knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment! You will be challenged to use your know-how and skills to the best of your ability with a team that will support you along the way.Location: 655 W Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025Schedule: 4 days, 10-hour work weekSalary: $19 - $23 / hour, depending on experience and skillsRequirements Minimum 2 year of experience in veterinary medicine preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is friendly, outgoing, people - oriented and has excellent communication and client service skills. Previous experience in the veterinary field is desired but not required. We are looking for the right individual who is driven, positive, reliable, and creative. The Veterinary Assistant position is a great place to start if you are curious about or want to get into the Veterinary field.Duties include, but are not limited to:Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free approachPatient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction, etc.Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeepPrioritize tasks and change when neededHave the ability to multitaskSurgical instrument cleaning/packingSurgical suite prep and cleanWork collectively in teams and aloneKeep hospital supplies stockedProcess laboratory samplesRun in hospital blood work panelsAssist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasksBasic computer knowledgeVerbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsTriage and critical thinkingVCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.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! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.