Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Cancer Group OC; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

PTO for all full-time employees

401K with employer contribution

Continuing education and development

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Veterinary Cancer Group OC in California is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join Thrive Pet Healthcare. Compensation starts at $19/hour DOE, with benefits including medical, vision, dental, PTO, CE, 401K, and pet care discounts.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday with four 10-hour shifts; you will support veterinarians and care for patients. You will assist veterinarians, maintain medical records, restrain animals safely, and help with exams and labs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in animal handling or veterinary hospital setting preferred.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to learn from colleagues.
• Able to work 4x10 hour shifts Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist in maintaining medical records and PMS documentation.
• Open/close duties and ensure clean, sterile treatment areas.

Skills

Animal handling

Team player

Flexible schedule

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Veterinary experience

Job description

Description

Veterinary Cancer Group of Orange County is looking for aVeterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $19 hour/ DOE. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Our assistants are vital team members and help ensure the hospital is well stocked, cleaned, patient comfort/care, charges are captured, prescriptions dispensed, and provide general assistance to the team.

The right candidate is a motivated team player with a flexible work schedule between Monday-Friday with 4x10 hour shifts.

Work directly with the Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians providing support to patients in our care. Previous experience in animal handling or veterinary hospital experience is desired. Additional training provided.

We offer a wonderful benefits package,including medical, vision & dental insurance, PTO for all full time employees, internal and external continuing education, dynamic pet care discounts, 401K, and much, more!Rate of pay based on experience starting at $19/hr. We promote an encouraging work environment and positive work/life balance. We invest heavily in our employees, providing many opportunities for growth and development.

About You

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey.

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function,assistveterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintainpositive patient flow.
• Maintain andutilizelaboratory equipment and tests
• Opening and closing duties
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records in our PMS.
• Communicate with clients and obtain relevant health history and information from clients to communicate to the veterinarians
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to learn from and support fellow team members.

Benefits

• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
• Continuing educationanddevelopment supportthrough our library offree CE coursesand paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan support program

and so much more!