Veterinary Assistant

Looking for a happy, compassionate, motivated veterinary assistant to enhance our team! North Valley Veterinary Center is seeking a lasting relationship with an experienced veterinary assistant to assist our Veterinarians with the primary medical support of our patients and clients. Position Overview This position consists of being the primary help to the veterinarians and technicians with daily appointments, gathering pet health history, obtaining vitals, filling and reviewing medications with clients, and educating clients as well as other key functions to help the hospital run appropriately.

Position Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years of paid veterinary assistant experience required (candidates with less than 2 years of experience will not be considered) Emergency hospital experience preferred and a plus!

Ideal candidates will have:

A love for all animals! A happy, pleasant and positive demeanor. A strong desire to be an integral part of the team and assist others. A positive contribution to team morale on a daily basis. Excellent communication skills. Excellent problem solving ability and work ethic. We offer competitive compensation based on desire to be part of a team with emphasis on caring for pets and their people, demonstrating solid skills, proving reliability, and displaying a strong work ethic. We ask that candidates refrain from calling as a courtesy to our reception staff. Thank you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): If you would like to list any advanced skills that you feel set you apart from other Vet Assistants and overlap into a Technician (non credentialed) skill set, please let us know. We always want to recognize those achievements when considering candidates.

Work Location:

In person