Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing veterinary practice in Cameron Park seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role involves ensuring excellent patient care, client education, and collaboration with a skilled team. Flexible full-time or part-time shifts available with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k options

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive client education and assist during examinations.
• Coordinate and implement treatment plans, prepare animals for surgery.

Skills

Venipuncture

Surgical prep

Anesthetic monitoring

Dentistry

Job description

Companion Animal Hospital is growing and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to become a part of our team! Our Veterinary Assistants are essential in ensuring excellent patient care during outpatient visits and anesthetic procedures.

In this role you will provide comprehensive client education, assist during examinations, coordinate and implement treatment plans, prepare animals for surgery, and collaborate with our technicians and doctors to carry out dentals and other procedures. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy being part of a team, engaging with clients, and maintaining an organized workflow in a fast-paced environment.

This is a flexible full-time or part-time position with 8-hour shifts and availability needed Monday-Friday and for rotating Saturdays.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $17.50-20.00 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current VA experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• [Insert practice specific benefits]

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Venipuncture, placing IVC and administering injections
  • Surgical prep and anesthetic monitoring
  • Dentistry including charting, prophy and radiographs

About us:

At Companion Animal Hospital, we combine high-quality, personalized veterinary care with a welcoming, team-focused atmosphere. Nestled in Cameron Park, our well-established, 4-doctor practice is deeply rooted in the community and known for our collaborative spirit. Our doctors are backed by a skilled team of 5 RVTs and benefit from a diverse caseload and modern diagnostics including digital x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house labs. We’re serious about great medicine, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously! Monthly birthday parties, an emergency chocolate drawer, and lots of laughs are just part of what makes our hospital a genuinely fun and supportive place to grow your career.

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*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors. **During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.