Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Studio City, part of Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN), is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant in Los Angeles. The role involves assisting with patient care, front-d office duties, and communicating with clients about pet care.

The candidate should be friendly, team-oriented, and willing to learn new techniques while supporting a busy dermatology clinic. The position emphasizes excellent client service, compassion toward patients, and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility.
• Friendly, outgoing, 'people oriented' demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions.
• Capable of cross-training for front office duties and computer skills.
• Team player who can adapt to new techniques and changes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting/exam areas.
• Assist in veterinary procedures and patient handling.
• Record keeping and communication of findings to a doctor.
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed.
• Housekeeping and clinic maintenance duties.

Skills

People oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

Cross-trained for front office

Willingness to learn

Education

Veterinary facility training/education

Job description

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.