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Veterinary Assistant Oncology

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Provides patient handling and treatment assistance in a veterinary oncology department. Educates and supports clients, assists the client service team, maintains equipment, and performs computer, phone, and billing tasks. The role requires strong communication, compassion, willingness to learn, and proficiency in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital environment. Prior veterinary medicine experience is preferred.
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VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center is seeking Veterinary Assistant to join the Oncology Department at our AAHA-accredited, 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty practice in West Los Angeles, California. 

Location: 1535 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Schedule:  Full-time, Wednesday - Saturday, 8:30 AM - 7 PM

Salary:  $20 -30 per hour
VCA ASEC is a high-volume, AAHA-accredited, state-of-the-art specialty referral and 24-hour critical care hospital located in West Los Angeles. We are a fast-paced teaching hospital that provides an amazing learning environment and a rewarding caseload. We are proud of our dedicated, compassionate, technical, and non-technical staff as well as our team of amazing specialists, senior clinicians, and interns. Team members who have a strong desire to learn and great communication skills are a must. 
All applicants should be proficient in the following skills:

  • Patient Handling
  • Assisting in Patient Treatments
  • Client education and care
  • Support for the client service team
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Experience with computers, phones, and billing is a must. 

  • Experience in Veterinary Medicine preferred

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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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