Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & matching

Paid vacation & sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Horizon Veterinary Specialists in Ventura, CA is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our 24/7 emergency and critical care team. The ideal candidate will have veterinary medicine experience, excellent communication, attention to detail, and a passion for high-quality animal care.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth through hands-on and virtual training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional veterinary hospital experience.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Comfort with high-stress situations and fast-paced work environments.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples and basic diagnostics.
• Nursing care and management of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; sanitation and stocking duties.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Veterinary Specialists, founded in August 2018 by five board-certified veterinarians, aims to drive positiveinfluencein the veterinary community. With a state-of-the-art facility, a culture centered oninclusion and education, and a passion for excellent medicine, Horizon is committed to serving patientsand clients, whilesupporting the dedicated professionals in veterinary medicine.

Our 24/7 emergency and critical care team serves small animal patients across Ventura and surrounding counties,acceptingwalk-ins and referrals. We have a large, fully equipped, multi-unit ICUthat includesan isolation ward and quiet rooms. Our emergency department team is fortunate to have access toour Internal Medicine departmentsix days a week, forconsultation and supportive services.

We are a growing practice who is always looking for skilled, caring and compassionate people to join our team! Our team at Horizon Veterinary Specialists works in a collaborative,yet drivenenvironmentwhich provides abundant opportunities for growth, development, and patient/client service. We understand andembracethe importance of every pet as a family member and treat each one with the utmost care.

Learn more at about us at horizonvets.com

We are seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our medical care team! The ideal candidate will have previous professional veterinary medicine experience, excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, is excited and motivated to learn, and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals!

*This is a full-time position,temporary/seasonal help need not apply.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, venipuncture, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, general housekeeping, laundry, sanitizing various medical areas, sterilizing equipment and surfaces, stocking of supplies and other routine supportive functions.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development!

We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years previous experience working in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to change between frequent sitting, standing, bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, and walking.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work some weekends.
• Experience with safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Collaborative team-playerto ensure optimal patient care.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Strong reading comprehension and math skills at a high school graduate level or above.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities (with guidance).
• Professional communication skills, both with peers and clients.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations with poise.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

The ideal candidate for this position will be accountable, responsible, motivated, proactive, trustworthy, and dependable.

Pay Range:

$18 - $22/hr depending on level of experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available(i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/