Veterinary Assistant Animal Care Hospital - Apple Valley, CA Apple Valley, CA Job Details Full-time $20 - $21 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Customer communication Animal hospital experience Practice management software High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Anesthesiology Computer skills Veterinary assistant experience Full Job Description We are seeking a friendly and experienced veterinary assistant to join our two-doctor general practice team! We are a privately-owned, small animal practice that sees dogs and cats. You would be joining a great team of veterinary professionals, working alongside two excellent, well-respected doctors. Staff are cross-trained in all relevant departments to better support each other and work seamlessly as a team.

•Pay will vary based on experience Responsibilities include but not limited to: Maintaining records using our practice management software. Assisting in exam rooms - getting vitals and patient history, as well as assisting the doctor for exam and completing the medical record. Animal restraint using safe, stress-minimizing handling. Prepping and assisting with surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia, utilizing our multi-parameter monitoring equipment. Diagnostics and sample collection such as radiographs, phlebotomy, running in-house lab machines. Caring for and monitoring hospitalized patients, including IVC placement, maintaining IV fluids, injections, collecting vitals, updating pet's family. Technician appointments for TNTs, anal sac expression, vaccines, etc. Client education and communication. Some CSR tasks, as our team is cross-trained to support each other. This includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking clients in and out, and processing payments. Maintaining a clean and organized hospital. Monitoring inventory of supplies and medications.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; further education in the veterinary field preferred Previous experience as a veterinary assistant in a hospital setting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a friendly and professional manner. Empathy and understanding towards clients and their pets. Proficiency in computer skills and practice management softwares Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail Benefits for full-time positions: ~32 - 40 hour work week Health insurance Dental and Vision insurance Up to 3% matched

SIMPLE IRA

retirement plan Paid time off Paid sick days Paid holidays Employee discount Uniform allowance

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume to . We will review all applications and contact qualified candidates for interviews.

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all responsibilities and tasks that may be required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person