Certified Veterinary Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

NVA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a full-time, in-person role in Fresno, California. Shifts run 9am-6pm, 11am-8pm, or 12pm-9pm with rotating Saturdays and Sundays as part of the schedule.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians during exams, medication administration, anesthesia support, radiographs, dental cleanings, lab work, and patient care from intake to discharge.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle and control aggressive animals.
• Capability to manage physical and emotional aspects of veterinary clinic work, including euthanasia.
• Professional and courteous interaction with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Strong listening, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarian during examinations and provides restraint as needed.
• Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed.
• Performs routine dental cleanings under veterinarian direction.
• Assists with anesthesia and monitors patient responses.
• Obtains radiographs with proper positioning and technique.
• Care for animals recovering from surgery and monitor progress.
• Performs lab tests to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Provides emergency first aid when needed.
• Collects and labels samples for lab testing and culture.
• Maintains clean and sterile instruments and treatment areas.
• Prepares animals for surgery and assists during procedures.
• Works with veterinarians to ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Communication

Animal handling

Resilience

Professional demeanor

Learning mindset

Active listening and problem solving

Job description

VETERINARY ASSISTANT - Full time - Starting times vary.

Shifts are:

• 9am - 6pm
• 11am - 8pm
• 12pm - 9pm

Saturdays and Sundays are non negotiable (Assistants work rotating Saturdays and 4 -5 Sundays a year).

Job Summary

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Veterinary Technician is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with the Veterinarian and supporting medical staff to ensure productive and quality veterinary care at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
• Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life‑saving procedures.
• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.
• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary $17.00/hr - $19.00/hr DOE
• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Uniform Allowance

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.