Veterinary Assistant Lead

VCA Tri-City Animal Hospital is looking to hire an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician with a passion for leadership to join and help grow our team in Fullerton Ca.

Location: 1145 S. Placentia Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831

About Us

VCA Tri-City is a small practice that has been providing care for over 20 years to Placentia, Anaheim, and Fullerton. We are looking to build and grow a cohesive team that can continue to provide top quality care to our loyal clients and their beloved pets. We are a close-knit team that enjoys group activities including staff games, outings, and of course holiday potlucks!! We have a high focus on work-life balance and come together when a team member is in need of support regardless of their position in the hospital.

Pay: $25-$28/hr depending on experience

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Serve as role model for behavior and attitude on the floor

• Serve as go-to leader if a technician calls out sick or needs emergency leave

• Work and communicate directly with the Hospital Manager concerning personnel matters, training concerns, etc.

• Help DVM on duty mediate interpersonal matters and address minor concerns from technician team

• Ensure OSHA and DEA regulations and protocols are followed by all technicians and assistants in their department/on their shift

• Maintain accurate medical records and observations

• Compassionately handle anxious or fearful patients

• Support and assist Veterinarians and all hospital team members through high-quality care of patients, cleaning of facilities, client communication and education.

Qualifications

• One or more years of Leadership experience as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant

• 3 or more years practice experience in veterinary hospital setting

• Ability to train and motivate team members

• Knowledge of medical equipment and emergency protocols

• Able to work well independently as well as part of a team

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter with a professional and positive attitude

• Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast paced environment

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents

• Proven ability to keep accurate patient records

• Strong ability to problem-solve

• 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

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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.