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Company Info: VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.If you are a current employee, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs. You can also copy the link below into a browser to apply through our internal career site:https://www.myworkday.com/vca/d/inst/1$9925/9925$112162.htmldVCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty practice in Fountain Valley, California.We are seeking an experienced Doctor's Assistant to join our Emergency and Critical Care team. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.Who We AreVCA West Coast embraces the privilege to improve the quality of life for patients. We strive to advance the profession by supporting our team with continuing education, development of skills and use of advanced technology. Because we treat patients as if they are our own, we cultivate honest, respectful & compassionate relationships with our clients, referring veterinarians, community and each other.What We Do…Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology (Medicine, Surgery, Radiation), Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging (MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy),Ophthalmology and Cardiology.Why We Need YouVCA West Coast has the most up-to-date technology offered in Southern California and are growing quickly. Responsibilities of the Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and Doctor Assistants are to provide support to the Veterinarian and to be part of a collaborative environment to provide thorough patient care. When a job is done well, you are a vital reason why we can help patients feel better and why pet parents feel a little more at ease because their family member is being cared for with great medicine and warm hearts.What We Value…Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Teaching, Initiative, Reliability, Empathy, Efficiency, Gratitude, KindnessWhy You Should Consider UsAt VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. 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!.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 employees 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).VCA began in 1986 as a privately owned company with one animal hospital. Today, we are the largest family of animal care providers nationwide. Despite unprecedented growth, VCA has never abandoned its devotion to compassionate, comprehensive pet care. Take a look at our open positions throughout the U.S. and Canada! We’re always looking for top notch talent to join the VCA family!
