ER Veterinary Assistant - Fast-Paced Care & Growth

Thrive Pet Care; La Mesa (CA); In loco; USD 26.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Descrizione del lavoro

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the ER Float/ Emergency and Critical Care team in La Mesa, CA. You will assist doctors, support imaging and diagnostic procedures, and maintain patient flow in a fast-paced ER.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, strong communication with clients, and teamwork across specialists. Flexible shifts include 8:30am-7pm with 10-hour days and 2-day weeks across Fridays and Saturdays.

Competenze

• Previous veterinary, animal care, kennel, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Interest in veterinary medicine, emergency medicine, and diagnostic imaging.
• Proficient in safely handling animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Team player; eager to learn and is self-motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mansioni

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Clean and reset imaging tables and examination areas between patients.
• Support and assist the ultrasound technician with preparation, positioning and holding patients for ultrasounds.
• Assist Veterinary technicians and doctors with routine patient care and ER department needs.
• Safely handle and restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques and maintain clean, sterile treatment areas and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
• Stock supplies, clean equipment, and maintain cleanliness of treatment areas.

Conoscenze

Animal care

Customer service

Team player

Multi-tasking

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the ER Float/ Emergency and Critical Care team in La Mesa, CA. You will assist doctors, support imaging and diagnostic procedures, and maintain patient flow in a fast-paced ER.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, strong communication with clients, and teamwork across specialists. Flexible shifts include 8:30am-7pm with 10-hour days and 2-day weeks across Fridays and Saturdays.