Job Details

Vca Mather Animal Medical Center Va Position

Location: 3348 Mather Field Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Compensation: $19 - $22 / hr

Schedule: FT including Saturdays

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility required. Must be friendly, outgoing, "people oriented" with excellent communications skills. Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job. Telephone and computer skills are necessary. Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.

Physical Requirements: Dependable attendance is required. Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions. This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day. Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions. Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone. Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

Duties: The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job functions and job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Client Relations

2. Nursing Care

3. Housekeeping/Maintenance

4. Examinations/Assessments

5. Record Keeping

6. Anesthesia

7. Surgery

8. Radiology

9. Dentistry

10. Laboratory

11. Pharmacy

12. Marketing

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.