Small Animal Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

ANIMALS ONLY VETERINARY COLLECTIVE INC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

ANIMALS ONLY VETERINARY COLLECTIVE INC in San Diego seeks an experienced veterinary assistant to join our patient care team. You will describe treatments to clients, assist veterinarians, and maintain accurate medical records while delivering compassionate care.

The role supports integrative medicine and requires the ability to lift and restrain animals; you will educate clients, train team members, and work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of fast-paced veterinary experience.
• Interest in integrative medicine.
• Maintain current veterinary technician license and registration in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide care as part of the patient care team and collaborate with team members.
• Describe treatments offered to clients and discuss options.
• Perform prescribed treatment plans under veterinarian guidance.
• Maintain detailed medical records in the electronic medical record system within allotted time.
• Educate clients and communicate per hospital protocols.
• Lead or train team members in treatment modalities.
• Stay current in animal rehabilitation therapies through continuing education.
• Work independently and as part of a team; assist all other staff as needed.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Integrative medicine

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Licensed veterinary technician

Job description

Essential Job Duties include, but not limited to:

• Be an essential and responsible member of our patient care team and work closely with all other team members
• Be able to accurately describe and discuss the treatments offered at our clinic to current and potential clients
• Perform treatment plans as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Assess patient response to treatments and collaborate with veterinarians to make treatment adjustments as needed
• Be familiar with treatment modalities including water treadmill, laser, massage, physical therapy and exercises, and always be motivated to learn and improve skills
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and organization in accordance with hospital protocols
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient record keeping via electronic medical record software within allotted time frame
• Assist with exceptional client education and communication in accordance with hospital protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Remain current in animal rehabilitation services and therapies via continuing education
• Ability to perform in a leadership role
• Ability to carry out prescribed treatments thoroughly and document medical notes accurately in the electronic medical record software within allotted time frame
• Ability to assist all other team members as needed
• Ability to train other team members in all treatment modalities
• Ability to work both independently and as an essential part of a team
• Ability to work with, safely restrain, and lift companion animals of all sizes
• Ability to correctly assess patient body language and adjust handling protocol to reduce patient stress and increase compliance
• Ability to communicate respectfully, patiently, and accurately with clients and other staff members
• Ability to stand, walk, jog, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, and/or crouch for long periods of time
• Full understanding and acceptance that you will be exposed to animals, animal by-products (including but not limited to detritus, bites, scratches, excretions, contagious diseases) and animal-related injuries (including but limited to bites, scratches)
• Be regular in attendance and timeliness

Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of previous fast-paced veterinary experience (or equivalent professional experience)
• Have a personal interest and/or experience with integrative medicine
• If applicable, maintain current veterinary technician state license and registration, and remain in good-standing for the duration of employment

Details:

• Job Type: Full-time, part-time
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hour shift; no nights, no weekends; subject to change
• Work location: in person
• Pay: Negotiable $20.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience
• Benefits: 401k (with company match), paid time off, paid holidays