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Join us as a **Veterinary Assistant** at **VCA Airport Irvine Animal Hospital,** and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

**Location:** 1206 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Salary:** **$17-$24 per hour

+ We are a **4 Doctor practice** with a team of 4 VAs and 2 RVTs

+ In-House Laboratory capabilities

+ Digital Radiographs with an emphasis on Hands-Free

+ We see primarily Cats and Dogs with the occasional Chicken and Guinea Pig

+ Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-6 pm and Sat 7:30 am - 2 pm, **we are closed Sundays**

Why Join VCA Airport Irvine?

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!

_Qualifications_

As a member of the VCA Airport Irvine team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

+ Physical examinations and patient assessment

+ Anesthesia monitoring

+ Surgical preparation and assisting

+ Radiology

+ Laboratory work

+ Venipuncture

+ Catheter placement

+ Pharmacy

+ Patient recovery

+ Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Apply Today!

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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