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Pet Emergency and Specialty South County
Veterinary Assistant - Relief
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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$42,405 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant - Relief Pet Emergency and Specialty South County Chula Vista, CA Job Details $19 - $23 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Pet care Patient room cleaning Companion animal handling Patient body mechanics Direct patient care Veterinary equipment cleaning Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Animal enclosure cleaning Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Mid-level Monitoring and managing IVs Preparing medical treatment area Veterinary radiography operation Medical laboratory work experience Medical assisting 1 year Patient treatment Patient immobilization Clinical chemistry testing Blood work assessment Veterinary physical examination assistance experience Veterinary blood test Pet care facility sanitization Healthcare facilities housekeeping Full Job Description Description Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of South County is seeking a Relief Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team! The Relief Veterinary Assistant performs a vital role in our practice, assisting the Technicians in providing supportive patient care. Candidate must have a compassionate, caring and understanding attitude. Job responsibilities include the following.