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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Assistant (VA) - ICW Department in Sacramento, California
We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. These positions are for swing or day shifts for Intermediate Care Ward. In our ICW, you will take care of our hospitalized patients from our various specialty departments. You will your patient's advocate for high level care.
The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Be your patient's advocate!
Hospitalized Patient Monitoring and Nursing Care
IV Catheter Placement
Venipuncture and Running Labwork
Medication Calculations and Administration
Documenting Patient's Vitals and Care Delivery
Maintenance of Urinary Catheters, Drain Collection, etc.
Recover CPR
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
VCA Animal Hospitals 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, 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 $17 to $28/ hour.
If you are a skilled in critical care with a commitment to excellence and a passion for animal care, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team.
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