VCA Cordova Veterinary Dentistry Cente r is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Dentistry and Oral Surgery team. Our hospital is open Monday through Friday 8am-6pm.

　　While experience is strongly preferred, we work hard to get new staff up to speed quickly and to teach new skills at every opportunity. The successful candidate will possess a strong passion for animal health, a willingness to learn and grow, and above all, be a strong team player that contributes in every way possible.

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

　　Restrain all types of animals, sizes and temperaments for procedures, inductions and appointments

　　Prepares, decontaminates and cleans dental suite and operating rooms

　　Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments and wrapping packs

　　Assist with dental exams, physical exams, sample collection and venipuncture

　　Provides post-op care and monitoring of patients, filling prescriptions

　　Assist technicians and doctors in the dental suite with dental radiography, surgical prep, dental prophylaxis, and dental charting.

　　Helping clients through the entire process of their pet's care. This includes creating estimates, admitting patients for surgery, answering questions pre and post op, discharging patients with aftercare instructions, and dental client education.

　　General nursing care including baseline knowledge of anesthesia.

　　Maintenance of equipment used in the dental Service

　　Benefits: Pay range for this position is $16.50- $20.00. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401k, generous employee pet discounts and more!

　　At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled.

　　Qualifications:

　　Experience working in a veterinary setting preferred

　　Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary

　　Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

　　If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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