Overnight Veterinary Ecc Doctor's Assistant/da - Los Angeles, United States - VCA Animal Hospitals

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ASEC is high volume, AAHA accredited, state-of-the-art specialty referral and 24-hour critical care hospital located in West Los Angeles. We are a fast paced teaching hospital that provides an amazing learning environment and a rewarding caseload.

We pride ourselves on our dedicated and compassionate technical and non-technical staff as well as our team of amazing specialists, senior clinicians, and interns.

Team members who have a strong desire to learn and great communication skills are a must.

Currently seeking applicants for a
Doctor's Assistant for our ECC/ICU Department:

Compensation:
$ 22 - $ 34 / hr

Compensation for this position is dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.


Doctor's assistants have the opportunity to be a part of providing critical care services and excellent customer service while working alongside our veterinarians within a great learning environment.

We are seeking highly organized individuals with strong multi-tasking and customer service skills. This position involves heavy communication with doctors, technicians, front office, our client liaison, and the clients. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. Experience with computers and multi-line phone system is required.

Current experience (within the last 2 years) in veterinary medicine, either as a DA or veterinary technician, is highly recommended.

Experience in specialty medicine is a huge plus


Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Obtain initial patient histories from the client
  • Transcribe physical exam findings, lab results, imaging reports, etc. into patient medical records
  • Create financial estimates
  • Client communication and education
  • Performing client/patient followup phone calls
  • Create and process prescription refills
  • Maintain medical records
  • Review discharge instructions with clients
  • Complete lab submission forms

Additional Info:

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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
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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)

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)

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