Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Encinitas, Ca

WHO WE ARE:

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is revolutionizing the Veterinary Emergency experience. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. Emergency is our middle name. It’s all we do, so we do it best.

The way that Veterinary Emergency was meant to be is now a reality. We are reimagining every part of the process with a unique customer experience, a highly trained emergency focused staff, and on-site advanced diagnostic tools and treatments. Our patients see a doctor right away and clients can stay with their pet through every step of the process. We literally tear down old walls to unite customers with their VEGgie heroes and to see the amazing work they do. We liberate our employees to be all they can be. We brush away systems that don’t make sense. We crush old rules. We make new rules.

CULTURE AT VEG:

At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued. We aim for our employees to feel the same way. We lead with our values of togetherness, openness, heroic helping, and meaningful moments. We are actively evolving to ensure that VEG is not only the best and brightest place to come work today, but also a leader in how we think about talent and development so that our employees grow along with us. For our customers and their pets, we find a way to say, “Yes”. We do the same for our employees.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:

• Daily inventory and restocking
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, procedures and X-rays
• Provide a clean and comfortable environment for all hospitalized pets
• Maintain cleanliness and disinfect all areas of the hospital including, but not limited to: laundry, cleaning of floors, trash removal, cleaning treatment areas and exam rooms, reception area and bathrooms
• Provide first level customer service
• Restrain all types of animals, sizes and temperaments

WHAT WE WILL NEED FROM YOU:

• The ability to learn veterinary software programs
• Must have experience with dogs and cats in a veterinary environment
• Flexibility and available to work nights, weekends and holidays

BENEFITS:

Why you should choose us: Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer:

• Paid family leave - 10 weeks of paid leave at 100% of regular salary
• 401K w/ company match
• Fresh groceries sent weekly, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, annual company-wide retreat, and the coolest VEG swag, etc!
• Growth potential
• Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance (3 shifts a week is full time for us)
• Industry-leading compensation
• Unlimited CE for all Full Time staff
• Health Insurance

VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $35.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• 12 hour shift

Work Location: One location