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Veterinary Assistant

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In-Office
San Diego, CA
19-22 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
San Diego, CA
19-22 Hourly
Entry level
Supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians by providing patient care and maintaining a low-stress environment. Responsibilities include intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, radiology, laboratory work, diagnostic imaging, medical record maintenance, surgical suite and patient preparation, and prescription filling.
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VCA Market Street Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.


Location: 633 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Schedule: Full-Time, 4 days, 10-hour work week

Salary: $19 - $22 per hour, dependent on experience, education, certification, etc.

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

  • Intravenous Catheter Placement
  • Venipuncture
  • Radiology
  • Maintaining medical records 
  • Preparing the surgical suite and surgical patients. 
  • Filling prescriptions. 
  • Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

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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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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