Full-Time Veterinary Assistant — Surgery, Anesthesia & Dental

Santa Monica Veterinary Group; Santa Monica (CA); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus package up to $500 depending on

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance & disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Santa Monica Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and provide dedicated support alongside our clinical team, with a strong focus on surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures. This role emphasizes procedural medicine and hands-on care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with procedures, supports exams and outpatient care, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care from admission to discharge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Proficiency in assisting with surgical and dental procedures.
• Experience monitoring anesthesia and recovery.
• Safe animal handling for dogs and cats of varying sizes.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments and outpatient procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team.

Responsabilités

• Assisting veterinarians with surgical and dental procedures
• Monitoring patients throughout anesthesia and recovery
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for procedures
• Maintaining accurate surgical and treatment records
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion
• Providing support for exams and outpatient procedures outside of surgical schedules
• Supporting efficient workflow by anticipating the needs of patients and the veterinary team

Connaissances

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental procedures

Animal handling

Exams & treatments

Multi-tasking

Client communication

Description du poste

Santa Monica Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and provide dedicated support alongside our clinical team, with a strong focus on surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures. This role emphasizes procedural medicine and hands-on care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with procedures, supports exams and outpatient care, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care from admission to discharge.