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Veterinary Assistant - Ultrasound

VCA Animal Hospitals

Fountain Valley, CAFull-time$20–30/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$20–30/hr
Location
Fountain Valley, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking an entry-level Veterinary Assistant for its Ultrasound Department. The role supports a positive, low-stress experience for clients and patients and uses skills in patient handling, treatments, client education, and equipment maintenance. The schedule is full-time, Wednesday through Saturday, at the Fountain Valley hospital. Salary is $20–$30 per hour, negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Restraint and HandlingPatient Treatment AssistanceClient EducationEquipment Maintenance

Qualifications

Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant for our Ultrasound Department. This is an entry-level position.

Location: 18300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Schedule: Full-Time, Wednesday - Saturday

Salary: $20 - $30 / hour

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience, so that we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

  • Patient Restraint and Handling primarily for ultrasound procedures

  • Assisting in Patient Treatments

  • Client education and care

  • Support for the client service team

  • Equipment Maintenance

  • Ability to obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (CA – VACSP)

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, a 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.

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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

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