Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off and mental health days

401(k) retirement plan with match

Education support/CE opportunities

Scrubs provided

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Studio City, Part Of AOSN is seeking a Part-time Veterinary Assistant. We are looking for someone who is energetic, positive, and willing to take initiative to support a busy veterinary clinic.

The role involves assisting in procedures, client communication, and basic front desk duties at our Studio City location. Ideal candidates will have veterinary experience, be friendly and people-oriented, and able to adapt to changing tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms.
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service.
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients.
• Housekeeping/ maintenance.
• Record keeping and dispensing where applicable.

Skills

People oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

Veterinary facility experience

Willing to cross-train

Education

Veterinary training/education

Job description

Description

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN) brings together leading veterinary specialty brands to serve as one of the largest veterinary specialty networks with more than 60 primary locations, numerous satellite clinics, and 100+ board-certified specialty DVMs and service lines co-located to offer clients coordinated, one-stop specialty care. AOSN is excellence-driven in clinical care, research, education, and residency training across every specialty it operates.

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Studio City, Part Of AOSN, Is Seeking a Part-time Veterinary Assistant. We Are Looking For Someone With The Following Qualities

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Assisting in surgery
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Ability to use a stethoscope
• Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/ maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits

• Time away from work including no nights or weekends, sick time/mental health days, Paid Parental Leave, and leaves of absence.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with safe harbor match, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities.
• Company provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.

ADG/AOSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Salary Description

$23.00 - 26.00 / hour depending on experience