Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Veterinary Assistant and Technician Animal Medical Clinic - 3.2 Fullerton, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $21.50 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications High school diploma or GED IV insertion Surgery Animal care Front desk Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description •Experience Required• We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant/Technician to care for animals and support our Veterinarian. You'll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean for animals and humans alike. We'll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations and operations. You need the ability to care for animals properly - that's one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals. If you're organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we'd like to meet you. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to) Prepping patients for surgery Assisting in surgery / Anesthesia monitoring I.V. catheter placement / blood draw Administer medications, injections, and treatment as prescribed Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority Keep accurate records and logs Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet Cleaning/disinfecting the office Skills Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals Current or former pet ownership is an advantage Excellent communication skills Patient and caring personality Ability to follow instructions properly Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, pocket pets etc.) Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs) High school diploma

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$21.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Ability to

Commute:

Fullerton, CA 92835 (Required)

Work Location:

In person