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South Orange County Animal Hospital

Veterinary Doctor Assistant

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What they do

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

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Job Description

South Orange County Animal Hospital is seeking a doctor's assistant/ exam room assistant to join our growing team. We are a busy hospital with a wide variety of caseload. The doctor's assistant/exam room assistant must be someone who enjoys interacting with people as well as animals, and who can communicate effectively and professionally with the doctors, technical staff, and clients. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, provide exceptional customer service, and demonstrate genuine compassion for our clients and their pets. Our hospital hours are M-F 7:30am-5pm and Sat 7:30-3:30. Flexibility for these hours and Saturday availability is required. Benefits include generous discounts on veterinary care and services for all staff pets. Medical benefits are available for full-time employees.
Duties:
Admit patients for exams, treatments, or boarding Obtain medical history and TPR; present cases to doctor Present treatment plans to clients, and explain treatments, procedures, and charges Document medical history & maintain accurate medical records Fill prescriptions and clearly explain medication instructions to clients Clean and prepare exam rooms before and after patients Maintain patient flow efficiently, while minimizing client wait time
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of Veterinary Medicine & familiar with standard medical abbreviations Previous experience in small animal hospital (minimum 1 year) Excellent written and oral communication skills High School graduate or equivalent
Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge of Avimark Software Please include a cover letter, your availability, and a brief paragraph describing why you would be an ideal candidate with your resume. This is not an entry-level position. Applicants with no experience in a small animal hospital setting will not be considered.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Retirement plan
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Discounts/Reimbursements