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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Tustin, CA at Veterinary Cancer Group OC
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Veterinary Cancer Group of LA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our exceptional oncology team! Someone who shares in our team’s core values of providing outstanding patient care and compassion. If you have a desire to make positive impacts on the lives of people and pets, then VCG is the place for you!
Veterinary Cancer Group of Orange County was founded in 1992 and has grown from a one doctor practice into one of the largest and most well-renowned veterinary oncology groups in the world. We are thrilled to be celebrating 30 years in practice this year.
We’re located in Tustin, near pristine beaches, tranquil hiking trails, superb restaurants, quaint boutiques, museums, Sony picture studios and so much more. Veterinary Cancer Group has three other sites throughout Southern California.
Job responsibilities:
Prepares and maintain cleanliness of entire hospital, exam rooms, treatment area, cages, and runs
Stocks and restocks entire hospital throughout the day, adding items to inventory request list as needed.
Assist doctors and technicians in restraint and treatment of patients
Escorts clients and patients to/from waiting rooms, lobby, and back area
Take and record appropriate weights
Obtain the current patient chart and drop off form when necessary
Set up for procedures such as bone marrow aspirates, catheters, and fine needle aspirations
Administer oral medications, SC injections, and SC fluids
Be able to prepare and run in-house lab tests including VCH, PCV, and Vet-Test in house chemistry analyzer
Clean and sterilize instruments as needed, including maintenance of the cold sterile tray
Assist in running EKGs
Place all dogs and cats on towels, with water(as directed), litter pans for cats not needing urine collection, and identified by cage cards
Learn the hazardous waste disposal procedures, including chemo, sharps, and pharmaceutical waste
Walk dogs every 4-6 hours, change and sanitize litter pans, water/feed as directed
Wash, fold, and put away the laundry
Prepares saline flush in advance for chemotherapy administration
Take patient histories and start the computer record
Release patients to owner with direction of techs or doctor
Assists front desk as needed
Administer IM injections
Do routine procedures, such as draw blood and collect urine
Enter charges and calculations into computer
Competent taking x-rays
Prepare and send out outside lab tests including blood, urine, and cultures. Able to start forms for histopathologies and cytologies.
Able to take an accurate TPR
Able to handle and restrain fractious or aggressive animals
Able to take accurate phone messages/relay information from doctors or techs to clients over the phone
Perform other duties as assigned
Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Hours: Full/Part time; 10 hours shifts. Must be available to work from 8am to 7pm.
Rate of pay based on experience starting at $18/hr. We promote an encouraging work environment and positive work/life balance. We invest heavily in our employees, providing many opportunities for growth and development.
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Veterinary Cancer Group OC
Location: Tustin, CA
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