Who We Are VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center (ASEC) is a multi-specialty and emergency practice located in West Los Angeles. Learn more about us . What We Do… Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging (CT, Fluoroscopy), and Cardiology. Why We Need You The patient transporter/runner plays a vital role within the hospital. Along with helping triage patients and transporting pets throughout the hospital, there are many other responsibilities along with some administrative duties that come with the position. When a job is done well, you are a vital reason why clients feel better on a bad day, why pets receive excellent care, and why doctors can perform at their best. VCA ASEC has been a staple in the community for over 15 years, and growing our team members is essential to continue to provide the best care possible. What this job entails Works with the team to ensure the clients and patients are supported and cared for. Skills needed include staff and client relations, communication, high emotional intelligence, and compassion for pets and people. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Transporting pets to and from their owners during their appointments. Triaging patients if a critical emergency presents itself and rushing to the ICU if needed. Acting as the initial liaison between pet parents and doctors/techs. Keeping track of office supplies and hospital forms and providing the Client Service Manager with an order list. Ensuring exam rooms are kept clean in between exams. Assisting the client service team with tasks. Packaging laboratory samples for shipping. Demonstrating quality decision-making skills to choose the most appropriate course of action during the initial arrival of pets in crisis. Acquiring and maintaining excellent listening and communication skills with those around you, including management, doctors, clients, and associates. Attending webinars and other continuing education opportunities to acquire knowledge and new skills. Requirements: Previous experience in a medical, dental, or veterinary hospital preferred. Experience in veterinary medicine; specialty medicine experience is a plus. Compassion for pets and people. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage under pressure. Exceptional communication skills required. High emotional intelligence. Quality decision-making skills. Computer literate. What We Value… Compassion Experience Forward-thinking Why You Should Consider Us As a part of the VCA family, you will enjoy exposure to diverse and stimulating culture and cases. We support and provide continued education and create a system where you can continue to explore career growth and opportunities. 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. The pay range for this position is $18 to $22 per hour. Please note that positions can require flexible schedules, weekends, and some holidays. 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 Schedule: 10 hour shift Holidays At least 1 weekend day Ability to commute/relocate: Los Angeles, CA 90025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift Work Location: In person We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. Job Type: Full-time Compensation: $18 - $22 / hr J-18808-Ljbffr