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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Location

Fountain Valley, California, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

$20 - $25 per hour

Posted

4h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Veterinary Assistant in the Emergency Department supports patient care and daily operations at VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital. This role involves delivering exceptional client service, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure high-quality care for animals.

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

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

Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Salary: $20 - $25 / hour.

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

Why We Want You!

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our Emergency Department team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in delivering exceptional client service, supporting patient care, and assisting with the daily operations of our fast-paced hospital environment.

This position requires a compassionate individual with a strong passion for animal care and a commitment to providing high-quality support to both patients and clients. As an integral member of our team, you will work collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, and support staff to ensure the highest standard of care and overall well-being of our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Employee communications

  • Assist in training, education, and development of staff

  • Ensure records are maintained accurately.

  • Answering client referral calls.

  • Ensure communication tasks are completed daily.

  • Oversee client flow to ensure clients and patients are seen and treated in a professional, timely manner.

  • Communicate client updates to department technicians and doctors.

  • Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care

Skills:

  • Excellent client service skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Must be detail-oriented

  • Possess a good understanding of financial and medical charges.

  • Maintain accurate electronic medical records and ensure proper documentation.

  • Communicating and educating pet owners on medical conditions, treatment plans, and at-home care.

  • Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive care to patients.

  • Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

  • 2 years minimum Veterinary Medicine experience as a Veterinary Technician or Assistant

  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions (Preferred but not required).

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

  • Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.

Updated 4h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Client Service • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Interpersonal Skills • 1+ yrs
Detail-Oriented • 1+ yrs
Financial and Medical Charges Understanding • 1+ yrs
Electronic Medical Records Management • 1+ yrs
Patient Care Assistance • 1+ yrs
Veterinary Regulations Compliance • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation
Healthcare & Pharma

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$20 - $25 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Benefits and perks

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationFountain Valley, California, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalMedium6/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital

Team size

Growing team

Location

Fountain Valley, California, United States

VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its Emergency Department team. This role is crucial for delivering exceptional client service, supporting patient care, and assisting with the daily operations of a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and committed to providing high-quality support to both patients and clients, working collaboratively with veterinarians and technicians.

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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Fountain Valley, California, United StatesFull Time