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Thrive Pet Healthcare
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
Description Crossroads Animal Emergency is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team! As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Role Responsibilities:
Serve the critical role of being the liaison between doctors, clients, and patients Organize/ track patient diagnostics Coordinate hospitalized patient treatment Prepare patient discharge reports/ in-hospital updates Communicate with clients, referring DVMs; and pharmacies as needed regarding appointments, medical concerns, patient updates, referrals, and prescriptions Assist veterinary staff in animal restraint, radiography, and with lab equipmentExperience & Skills Requirements:
Minimum 1 - 3 years of veterinary experience Flexible schedule availability Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and effectively with both staff and clients Strong verbal and written skills Strong attention to detail and follow through Excellent customer service skills and a desire to provide outstanding service to clients Ability to handle high stress situations You'll Grow With Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment.
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
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $19 - $25/ hour.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Mental Health