Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time) (Westlake Village, CA)

Veterinary Assistant (Westlake Village, CA)

Pay Range: $20.50 - $23.50/hour

VCA Westlake Village Animal Hospital is located in the beautiful city of Westlake Village, CA. We are seeking an EXPERIENCED Veterinary Assistant to join our wonderful team! We prefer full-time, but will consider part-time for the right candidate. Full-time associates are scheduled for (4) 10-hour shifts.

Hospital Hours:

Mon - Fri: 8:00a - 7:00p

Sat - Sun: 8:00a - 4:00p

We have a spacious, state of the art facility. We offer a great work atmosphere with extremely generous pet discounts, great health benefits (medical, dental, vision), mental health resources, 401k option, and ample vacation & sick time.

We are a general practice hospital that can provide a lot of opportunity for growth. We are looking to have someone proficient in phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, drug calculations, and patient care. The ideal candidate is someone who believes in supporting one another and working together as a team.

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

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing client education.

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

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

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.