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Our four-doctor general practice is located in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita and offers wellness and sick appointments, general surgery, and dentistry.\nLocation: 30052 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688\nSalary: $21 to $25 per hour depending on experience, certification, etc. We offer 8-hour shifts. Saturday shift will be required.\nSchedule: Full-Time, 5/8 including 1 weekend day\nYour skills and expertise will support our doctor team in providing top-notch patient care and an unparalleled client experience.\nWe focus on the employee experience, too! We schedule monthly staff meetings, offer on-site and online training, schedule off-site team bonding activities, and we know how to have fun!\nRequired skills include:\nObtaining medical histories\nProper animal restraint and handling\nAdministering SQ and IM injections and SQ fluids\nRadiographic positioning\nFilling prescriptions\nSurgery pack sterilization\nAnal gland expression, nail trims, wound care\nMonitoring hospitalized, sedated, and post-op patients\nWorking independently and as part of a team\nA positive and helpful attitude and a willingness to learn\nClient communication\nCreating and reviewing cost estimates with clients\nIf you are a current VCA/Mars associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click the Career worklet on the landing page, or search for \"Find Jobs\".\nBenefits: 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!\nThe 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)\nWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. 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