Vet Assistant

Destination Pet; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Northshore Animal Hospital team in California. You will welcome clients and pets, assist veterinarians, maintain records, and help with lab tests. The role requires 1+ years clinic experience and a high school diploma, with evenings/weekends/holidays as needed.

We offer full-time health benefits, a 401K, and discounted pet insurance. The pay is $22.00/hour DOE, with daily access to earned wages via DailyPay.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Able to handle dogs on leashes and operate a computer system.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes clients and pets and helps them feel comfortable.
• Assists veterinarians in providing nursing care.
• Prepares and maintains surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintains accurate medical records.
• Fills prescriptions and explains directions to clients.
• Assists receptionists with check-in/check-out and phone support.
• Performs laboratory tests as needed.
• Keeps the facility clean and well maintained.

Skills

People oriented

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Written communication

Technical skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Northshore Animal Hospital.

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

PERKS: Full-Time Health Benefits, 401K and Discounted Pet Insurance.

PAY: $22.00/hour DOE.

Access your earned wages anytime with DailyPay.

The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):

• Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
• Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
• Performing various laboratory tests.
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Expertise & Experience:

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma.

Physical:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
• Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.

Seeking a VA with a flexible schedule, available nights and weekends and some holidays. Some experience required but willing to train. Very busy hospital. Must be a team player and good at multi-tasking.

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?