Veterinary Assistant

3 weeks ago


Carlsbad CA, United States VCA California Veterinary Specialists Carlsbad, CA Full time

VCA California Veterinary Specialists is looking for qualified veterinary assistants to join our various specialty departments.. *
The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting the Veterinary Technicians and Doctors in providing supportive patient care and maintaining a clean hospital environment.
VCA California Veterinary Specialists is a 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty practice in Carlsbad, California. At VCA-CVS, we strive to deliver specialized, quality, compassionate care to your pet. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat, and enhance the quality of life of our patients. We believe in providing, “Special Care from the Heart” because it is who we are and it is what we do. We care about our patient’s families as we bring health and wellness to their pets.
The team at VCA CVS provides around-the-clock care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We work closely with referring veterinarians to ensure that each pet receives the best care possible. Animal Handling Experience
* Veterinary Experience Desirable
*Basic computer skills and ability to work with hospital software
*Safely restrain patients for examination, procedures, and ultrasound.
· Regularly survey patient cages/runs for cleanliness. Clean immediately if needed and record urine/stool on the treatment sheet.
· Walk pets outside if requested by following hospital protocol and clean up after the patient.
· Clip and prep for abdominal and cardiac ultrasounds.
· Properly clean the surgery suites, prep area, surgery treatment area, and exam rooms.
· Handle all animals with both caution and compassion.
At VCA CVS, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
* Job Type: Full-time
00 per hour
Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Relocation assistance
* 10 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Animal handling: Veterinary experience:



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