What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician FT (30-40 hrs/wk) @VCA Madera position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Madera Pet Hospital is hiring for the position of Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person. We are a multi doctor practice located in Corte Madera (Marin County, CA)
In this position you will be supporting our DVMs and Vet Tech team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
Duties will include:
Providing compassionate care for patients
Venipuncture
IV catheter placement
Hands free radiography (patients are sedated if needed)
Bandage placement
Maintaining medical records via EMR
Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients
Monitoring anesthesia
Pay is $20.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE
At VCA Madera, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600 boarded specialists.
If you have previous experience, you will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
If you are new to the role, you will have the guidance you need to prepare you for a successful career—and have access to the same career options our more experienced staff enjoy.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and 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
Salary : $20 - $35
