VCA A*dvanced Veterinary Care Center is hiring a full-time Doctor's Assistant who cares ~ Because We Care!*
AWESOME Location
VALUED Team Members
COLLABORATIVE Medicine
COMPASSIONATE Care
If this what you are looking for, come join our team!!
At VCA, we know that we couldn’t have grown into the company we are today without all of our hardworking, talented team members! We value all our team and we want you to stick around!
Job Description:
Veterinary Doctor's Assistant (Surgery)
Are you a detail-oriented, organized professional with a passion for supporting a dynamic team? VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center's Surgery Department is looking for a Full-Time Doctor's Assistant to join our dedicated team! This administrative role is vital to ensuring the smooth operation of our fast-paced surgical team—no medical procedures involved, but plenty of opportunities to make a meaningful impact. From coordinating schedules to streamlining communications, you'll be at the heart of our mission to provide exceptional care for pets and their families. If you thrive on precision and love being the glue that holds a team together, we want to hear from you!
Why We Need You:
As the face of VCA, the Doctor's Assistant sets the tone for the department as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities. The DA is the pivot around which the department operates and is responsible for:
- Customer relations, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms.
- Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and scheduling procedures.
- Presenting and explaining treatment plans, including processing payments.
- Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence.
- Filling prescriptions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least one year of proven past experience in a veterinary setting.
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Compassion for pets and people—as well as awareness and understanding of others’ reactions
- Proven decision-making skills to choose the most appropriate course of action
- The ability to integrate new information into problem-solving
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with pets such as allergies, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste
We offer competitive compensation, 4/10 work week schedule and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary Doctor's Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Lawndale, CA 90260: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
