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Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics

Ambulatory Veterinary Assistant - Equine

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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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Ambulatory Veterinary Assistant - Equine Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics - 4.5 Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $19 - $26 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Horse care Teamwork Employee relationship building Diagnostic radiology High school diploma or GED Driving Stocking Stakeholder relationship building Animal restraint Full Job Description Steinbeck-Peninsula Equine Clinics provides world-class equine healthcare. Our state-of-the-art hospitals, outpatient clinics and mobile services offer preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and treatment services, in addition to medicine and surgery. We continue to expand our range of services, keeping pace with technology by acquiring leading-edge equipment and expertise. At Steinbeck-Peninsula Equine Clinics , our core values focus on consideration for our clients, colleagues, and fellow team members. We cultivate collaboration by clearly communicating with clients, caregivers, and colleagues, respecting referring veterinarians and encouraging our own team members to engage in dialogue that fosters professional growth and personal work-life balance. We are fueled by and embody compassion in every interaction with our equine patients, as well as with all the people concerned and invested in their wellbeing. We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Salinas, California team location. The successful candidate will provide exceptional support to veterinarians in their daily schedules by assisting with patient care and performing critical administrative duties. The Veterinary Assistant will work well under time constraints and pressure, being able to maintain a positive attitude and pivot quickly as circumstances and schedules change. Responsibilities Proactively assist veterinarian with patient care using appropriate protection and safety measures, including (but not limited to) preparing treatment area for patient examination, restraining horses during examination and procedures, assisting with and/or performing diagnostic imaging and treatment, assisting with unloading from and onto trailers Collect and organize equipment for daily appointments, including restocking of veterinarian vehicle and treatment rooms Help maintain cleanliness of the practice, including but not limited to disinfecting surfaces, cleaning treatment and surgery areas, cleaning drains, stocking feeding stalls, and emptying trash Perform routine laboratory tests, documenting results and communicating with veterinarian Assist with preparation of surgical packs, tables, carts, medications, drapes, etc. Track procedures performed and medications used during appointments, to assist the veterinarian with invoicing and restocking Perform post-surgical and post-treatment cleaning procedures Complete billing in our HVMS. Assist with driving to and from appointments. Other duties as requested
Qualifications:
Previous Horse experience is a must Basic horse husbandry skills High School Diploma or GED equivalent with prior equine restraint and handling experience required Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally Superb organizational skills that reflect proven ability to multi-task and own the details Tech-savvy, adaptable to new software and programs Resourceful and collaborative team-player Ability to maintain confidentiality Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in working online Must pass background check and have clean motor vehicle records history
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person