Compassionate Vet Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Petvet-Care-Centers; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Team member discounts

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital in Tracy, CA seeks a Full Time Skilled Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, restraining patients, and clerical work. The hospital emphasizes Fear Free, low-stress handling, and a Gold Star standard of care.

The role involves assisting with surgeries, taking vitals, performing labs and radiographs, and maintaining medical records while ensuring compassionate client

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary medicine experience.
• Pre-/Post-op surgical prep and patient recovery.
• Anesthesia monitoring experience.
• Skilled in IV catheter placement and blood collection.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vitals.
• Triage, exams, treatments, and medications as directed by LVTs.
• Calm anxious patients and assist doctors with medications and restraint.
• Perform lab tests and radiographs.
• Operate hospital equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Fear Free Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EKG machine

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital in Tracy, CA seeks a Full Time Skilled Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, restraining patients, and clerical work. The hospital emphasizes Fear Free, low-stress handling, and a Gold Star standard of care.

The role involves assisting with surgeries, taking vitals, performing labs and radiographs, and maintaining medical records while ensuring compassionate client