Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Veterinary Technician/Assistant Westborough Pet Hospital South San Francisco, CA Job Details Part-time From $21 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Pet care Direct patient care Veterinary experience High school diploma or GED Animal drug administration Pet medication administration Medical receptionist Full Job Description Westborough Pet Hospital is looking for a part time veterinary assistant/technician to join our team. Our business hours are from 8am to 6pm Monday-Friday and from 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. We are a single doctor practice that is looking for someone to fulfill duties in the back office as a veterinary assistant/technician and occasionally cover the front respectively as needed. As a veterinary assistant/technician, the job involves any and all duties that a veterinary technician or assistant would do on a daily basis. For this particular position we would prefer someone with some experience, though we do understand that a certain amount of training is necessary for any and all candidates of various experience. On the job training is readily offered for the right candidate. Some duties of a

Veterinary Assistant/Technician:

• Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
• Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
• Perform laboratory tests and analyze samples
• Take and develop X-rays
• Clean and maintain veterinary office, equipment and instruments
• Maintain accurate records of patient care
• This is a physical job and you MUST be able to lift a minimum of 30lbs
• Help front desk as needed Because of the nature of the work, and the time it takes to train a candidate to perform the various duties of the position/s, we are asking for a candidate that is planning on remaining here with us long-term.

This is not a temp position. A resume is definitely helpful when applying for the position, but I also request a cover letter with relative and important information. If you simply attach your documents to the email with no other information, or if you send a generic document that does not tell me enough about you, your experience, or your interest in the position, please know the document will most likely be bypassed. We're a small practice and we will take the time to find the right person for us here because we are a very small, but very close team. We rely on each other and hope to hire a person of integrity and responsibility for our clinic. If you are passionate about animal care and have excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician! We look forward to hearing from you.

Pay:

From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person