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Montebello Veterinary Hospital
Part-Time Veterinary 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
Job Description
Part-Time Veterinary Assistant Montebello Veterinary Hospital Montebello, CA Job Details Part-time $18 - $20 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Companion animal handling Customer communication Full Job Description Company Description Montebello Veterinary Hospital is the real deal- 45+ years of trusted care, generations of loyal clients, and a team that's all in on making every day count. Our services include routine care, in-house diagnostics, digital full body radiography, ultrasonography, surgical procedures, boarding, and more! We are newly renovated! Along with a new look, we have access to the technology needed to help us deliver expert care. Visit our website here! If you're compassionate, practical, and a strong communicator who's down to learn and grow then this is your moment. Let's do something amazing together! Learn More About Our Hospital! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We're looking for: An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Compassionate and calm team player Ability to multi-task. Strong communication skills. Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.