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Township Animal Hospital

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

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Veterinary Assistant Township Animal Hospital Windsor, CA Job Details Full-time $23
  • $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Pet care Customer communication Teamwork Animal hospital experience Organizational skills Veterinary assistant experience Full Job Description Veterinary Assistant Township Animal Hospital
  • Windsor, CA Pay:
    $23.00
  • 28.
00 per hour, depending on experience Township Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced , dependable, and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are a busy, well-established small animal practice that values high-quality medicine, excellent patient care, teamwork, and exceptional client service. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment and takes pride in providing attentive, compassionate care to every patient.
Responsibilities Duties may include:
Safely restraining dogs and cats for examinations and procedures Assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care Obtaining patient histories and documenting information accurately Preparing examination and treatment areas Assisting with blood draws and sample collection based on experience and training Preparing and processing laboratory samples Assisting with radiographs Preparing patients for surgical and dental procedures Assisting with anesthesia monitoring based on experience and training Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment Administering treatments as directed by the veterinarian Filling medications and reviewing basic medication instructions with clients as appropriate Maintaining accurate medical records Cleaning and maintaining treatment, surgical, laboratory, and patient-care areas Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients Supporting coworkers throughout the hospital as needed Qualifications Veterinary hospital experience is required.
The ideal candidate will:
Have previous experience working as a Veterinary Assistant Be comfortable handling both dogs and cats Have excellent communication and organizational skills Be dependable, punctual, and professional Be able to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail Work well as part of a team Be comfortable in a busy medical environment Demonstrate compassion and patience with both patients and clients Be willing to learn and accept constructive feedback Understand the importance of maintaining a clean and organized hospital Experience with venipuncture, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, dentistry, and surgical assisting is highly desirable but not required for the right candidate. Schedule Daytime weekday availability is required. Specific schedule will be discussed during the interview process. Compensation $23.00
  • 28.
00 per hour Starting compensation will be based on veterinary experience, technical abilities, training, and overall qualifications. About Township Animal Hospital Township Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited small animal veterinary practice in Windsor, California. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care while creating a professional and supportive working environment for our team. We are looking for someone who wants to become a valued, long-term member of our hospital. To Apply Please submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an in-person interview. Township Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
$23.00
  • $28.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person