Veterinary Assistant Position

VCA Animal Medical and Dental Group is an AAHA-accredited practice in Manhattan Beach CA

We pride ourselves on our dedicated and compassionate staff as well as our team of amazing veterinarians. Team members who have a strong desire to learn and great communication skills are a must.

Veterinary assistants have the opportunity to be a part of providing excellent customer service while working alongside our veterinarians within a great learning environment. We are seeking highly organized individuals with strong multi-tasking, time management and customer service skills. This position involves heavy communication with doctors, technicians, front office, and the clients. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.  Also, current experience (within the last 2 years) in veterinary medicine, either as a DA, CSR or veterinary technician, is highly recommended.

Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Communicate with clients (obtain histories, discharges, euthanasia appointments.Create and present estimates for hospitalization and proceduresHelp maintain the flow of the doctor's schedules & appointments.Create treatment sheets per doctor's instructionsFill prescriptions to go home with clientsSend and receive emails, or text messagesManage daily tasks for assigned doctors.Ensure patients are clean and comfortable before being dischargedMust be able to handle a  high volume, fast paced environmentMultitask and prioritize cases and daily dutiesMaintain excellent time management skillsCommunicate and collaborate in a team environment / A team player attitude!Animal Restraint while treatments are being done or meds administered.Assist Technicians/RVT’s and Doctors with other tasks as needed.

Why You Should Consider VCA Animal Medical and Dental Group:

Rate of pay is:  $19.50 - $23.50 depending on experience

Shifts are 10 hrs 4 days per wk, Competitive compensation, Complete benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance (after 30 days of employment), Vacation and sick time (on accrual basis), Paid holidays * Ask for details, 401k (with company matching), Health Savings Account (HSA) and supplemental insurance, Generous personal pet care discounts, and much 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

If you are a current associate, you 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.