Veterinary Assistant

Vetcelerator; Cameron Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Animal ONE is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our employee-owned practice. If you have at least two years of VA experience, you will help with exams, patient prep, radiographs, and client communication in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

We offer a generous benefits package, including 100% employer-paid dental and health insurance for you and dependents, tuition reimbursement, and a calm, well-equipped clinic designed for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Two years of well-rounded, comprehensive experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to perform initial patient evaluation and triage, obtain and document basic history, reason for the visit, and presenting symptoms.
• Ability to lift/carry at least 40 lbs and work well with a team to support patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, procedures, and patient handling.
• Capture basic patient data and maintain accurate charting and records.
• Prepare and assist with imaging, radiographs, and treatments as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized exam rooms and equipment to ensure a calm environment.

Skills

Glass

Laundry

Rewards

Vital

Signs

Workstations

Steel

BASIC

Lighting

Special

Projects

Onboarding

Supply

History

Reason

Features

Insurance

Pressure

Teamwork

Management

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Job Description:

Are you looking for a place where you can learn and grow while being acknowledged for your outstanding skills and abilities?

Who we are:

Animal ONE® is a 100% employee-owned veterinary practice group where you can be successful, create happiness, advance your career, and build wealth! We are looking for a well-rounded, experienced Veterinary Assistant who would like to help make Animal ONE® the most desired veterinary employer and provider in the United States and an awesome place to work!

At Animal ONE, we have created a work environment that:

• Compensates and rewards quality of work, pet parent satisfaction, and teamwork, and utilizes each person's skills and abilities.
• Includes a fantastic benefits package with 100% employer-paid dental insurance for the employee and their dependents and a HMO health insurance option that is 100% employer-paid for the employee and their dependents, and a generous tuition reimbursement benefit to help you build your career. (See our website Careers page for details on our comprehensive benefits.)
• Provides a beautiful and calm atmosphere for patients, clients and staff, equipped with ample exam rooms, treatment tables, and computer workstations; a surgical suite; designated dental area; break room and staff restroom, top-of-the-line medical equipment and lab, and Castco WELLKennels (vs. noisy cold steel cages)equipped with lighting and temperature controls, glass facings, and other features that make providing care to pets easy and enjoyable.
• Provides each new team member with onboarding by a mentor who provides instruction on our equipment and procedures to ensure a new hire will be successful and comfortable in their role.

You are a great fit if you have:

At least two years of well-rounded, comprehensive experience as a Veterinary Assistant.

Ability to perform initial patient evaluation and triage, obtain and document basic history, reason for the visit, and presenting symptoms

Skill in obtaining body weight and temperature and assisting the veterinarian with exams using play, affection, and effective holding to make the patient's visit as stress-free as possible.

Ability to assess vital signs and independently perform charting during anesthetized procedures (heart and respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure).

Ability to collect necessary supplies prior to and during the patient visit, perform x-rays and imaging, and complete or assist with treatment area activities and Technician Appointments.

Ability to enter information in the Practice Management Information System, perform check-out and forward booking, and maintain the cleanliness of your assigned exam room.

A team spirit and willingness to assist fellow VAs, RVTs, and CSRs, perform supply inventories, process laundry, and work on special projects and assignments.

Ability to anticipate and respond to visual and auditory needs of patients, and lift/carry at least 40 lbs.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, compassionately assist pet parents who are under duress, and create a positive environment for patients, pet parents, and staff.

Animal ONE is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit.

Required Skills:

• Glass
• Laundry
• Rewards
• Vital
• Signs
• Workstations
• Steel
• BASIC
• Lighting
• Special
• Projects
• Onboarding
• Supply
• History
• Reason
• Features
• Insurance
• Pressure
• Teamwork
• Management