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East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic
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
Veterinary Assistant East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic
- 4.0 San Rafael, CA Job Details Full-time $24
- $28 an hour 7 days ago Benefits Continuing education credits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Parental leave 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Computer literacy Full Job Description Description Veterinary Assistant East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic San Rafael, CA Full-time Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $24•$28 / hour.
Qualifications:
Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required Licensed Technician preferred, but not required Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment Team player Eager to learn and is self-motivated Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient computer skills (email, uploading/downloading files, typing, etc.) Ability to multi-task Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Handling and caring for animals, including pre and post operative care Creating and presenting financial options and estimates Accurately entering service charges into the client processing database Extensive interaction with clients to ensure excellent service Preparing medications and assisting as needed 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.
- our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short
- and long
- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week.
Hospital:
At East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic, we provide high quality primary care for dogs and cats in the San Rafael and surrounding areas. Our experienced veterinarians and staff deliver full range of services- from wellness exams and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics and complex surgeries.
- make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.