Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time

Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time Garden Grove Dog & Cat Hospital Garden Grove, CA Job Details Part-time $18 - $22 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Qualifications Communication with pet owners Patient interaction Full Job Description Description Garden Grove Dog and Cat Hospital is looking for a dependable, motivated, compassionate, and experienced part-time Veterinary Assistant (licensed preferred) for our multi doctor practice in Garden Grove, CA, to join our team. We are a busy, walk in hospital with a wide variety of caseload. The veterinary technician must be someone who enjoys interacting with people as well as animals, and who can communicate effectively and professionally with the doctors, technical staff, CSR's and clients. The Vet Technician Assistant duties include (but are not limited to): Compassionately restraining animals Taking digital radiographs Medication and vaccine administration Surgical preparation and monitoring Drawing blood Placing IV catheters Hospitalized patient care. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, provide exceptional customer service, and demonstrate genuine compassion for our patients, maintain a positive attitude, and have good record keeping skills. This position will require bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time. Advanced technical skills not required, but advantageous. Compensation is dependent on experience. Our hospital hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am until 6pm, Saturdays 7:30am until 12pm and Sundays 10:30am until 3pm. Schedule will consist of some weekday and weekend shifts. Benefits - our care in action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual.

Some key benefits include:

Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions. Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more! Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate from $18-$22/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.