We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant, to join our Urgent Care team at VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic. If you are looking for a new career opportunity in Loomis, California. APPLY NOW AND JOIN OUR TEAM!

　　Why We Need You

　　As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

　　You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

　　Triaging, prioritizing and stabilization of emergency cases

　　Alerts veterinarian to changes in patients’ condition.

　　Knowledge of basic emergency care and CPR procedures

　　Obtaining accurate medical history

　　Maintaining accurate electronic medical records

　　Restraint

　　Skilled in multiple types of venipunctures and IV catheter placement

　　Drug Calculations

　　Anesthesia induction and monitoring

　　Digital radiography

　　Must be: Proficient in electronic medical records – Woofware preferred; computer skills; typing

　　Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

　　Detail oriented, reliable and team-player.

　　The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care. Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! At VCA Loomis Basin, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s skill and personality. There’s something special about you, and we are excited to learn more! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.

　　Our hospital campus is on nine beautiful acres in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains, set amongst oak trees, a creek, and a pond and shared with wildlife. We are a large, collaborative wacky family that fiercely looks out for each other and enjoys each other’s company. We like humor, wacky socks, and parties on our scenic patio. We have a strong reputation in our community, offering clients a spectrum of services from general practice and 24-hour ER services to specialty services. We have a supportive and fun team of board-certified specialists in internal medicine, oncology, surgery, critical care, cardiology, and radiology, as well as a large team of rock-star ER clinicians and general practice veterinarians who would love to collaborate with you.

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　　Why You Should Consider Us

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

　　Mentorship and support to grow as a professional.

　　Working alongside doctors with comprehensive medicine expertise and multiple specialties.

　　Being part of a team committed to a positive work environment.

　　VCA Animal Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance. 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $18.00 to $26.00 per hour.

　　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