Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Grand Animal Hospital

• 4.7 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $19
• $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Pet care Animal hospital experience Medical documentation Medication administration Patient monitoring Sample preparation Basic math Mid-level Veterinary X-ray Collecting samples for laboratory testing Animal care Medical laboratory work 1 year Aseptic technique Medical terminology Communication skills Post-operative care Hospital experience Health education and counseling Veterinary terminology Veterinary assistant experience Animal restraint Full Job Description We are looking to hire a Veterinary Assistant (FULL TIME) Salary commensurate with the experience

ABOUT US

At Grand Animal Hospital, we're here to take care of pets' wellness and urgent care needs. Our vision is to treat pets when they need us the most.

OUR CORE VALUES

Being committed to all of our clients and patients' health care needs Answering all questions and giving owners peace of mind Providing high-quality, convenient care when it is needed most Performing every service with compassion

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with the experience and excellent benefits package towards Health Insurance Employee Discounts with Paid vacation At Grand Animal Hospital, you can be yourself and provide exceptional care for the pets. Your job satisfaction is our goal. Grand Animal Hospital believes in a collaborative work environment with a family-like environment. We believe in empowering staff members to bring their best without any workspace drama or negativity.

MINIMUM EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB

for Veterinary Assistant Experience administering medication and fluids orally, SQ injection, IM injection, IV injection Experience using medical terminology and disease processes in small animals. Knowledge of standard dietary requirements for cats and dogs, and appropriate feeding methods. Knowledge of basic math necessary to calculate prescription dosages. Oral & written communication skills to understand, and interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people to include clients, clinicians, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

for Veterinary Assistant Grand Animal Hospital in San Diego, CA is looking for an individual with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a small animal practice. Experience working in a Small Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant Experience collecting blood, urine etc. and performing laboratory tests. Experience performing a wide variety of treatments, monitoring, and diagnostic protocols. Experience in aseptic nursing and sterile techniques. DUTIES Assist Veterinarians where needed

• always be available and willing to assist Doctors and co-workers in any area you are needed. Proper restraint and handling of patients
• knowledge in safe yet effective restraint of any patients seen at Grand Animal Hospital both critical and non-critical. Giving injections
• able to give all types of injections in accordance with government regulations and doctor's orders. Perform appropriate veterinary nursing procedures
• be able to perform procedures, such as ear flushing and cleaning, free catch and sterile urine collection and fecal collection, nail trims, and anal gland expressions, among others. Efficiently draw blood on patients
• Be able to quickly and efficiently draw blood. Realize when assistance from another tech is necessary and always ask for assistance
• use the 3 try rule. Run in-house lab work
• be competent in the utilization of in-house lab equipment. Give results to the appropriate doctor and record results in the patient's record. Prepare and send out outside lab tests
• know to what lab each individual test would be sent. Be able to prepare and send out the samples, make notations in the record, and keep logs up to date. Advise doctors and log results as they are received. Make sure a copy of the lab results is in the record in an electronic format. Maintain necessary logs as required
• know what logs are kept in the hospital and make sure that all logs are up to date and all necessary procedures or substances are entered. Take radiographs
• the knowledge and ability to take radiographs per doctor's directions. As always, make sure you are wearing all necessary protective gear. Make sure notations are made in the patient's record. Care of hospitalized pets
• this is to include monitoring patients and knowing when to advise doctors of any changes in condition. Walking, feeding, cleaning, and medicating non-critical patients. Ability of monitoring and caring for critical patients under the direction of a Doctor. Counsel clients on care
• able to communicate with clients regarding home care, post-operative care, etc.

Nothing can be left out when discussing home care with clients. Record all instructions completely in the record. Always be sure the client has a handout to take home and a contact person for any questions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person