Veterinary Assistant

UrgentPaws LLC; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Mental health benefits

Exercise programs

Scrub allowance

Professional liability reimbursement

Generous PTO

Clinic discounts

Job summary

UrgentPaws LLC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to greet clients, collect histories, assist with animal care, and support the veterinarian. The position involves radiography, lab sample handling, and maintaining accurate patient records. Flexible, afternoon/evening shifts and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, basic veterinary terminology knowledge, and prior veterinary experience. Medical benefits and PTO are provided; no overnights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic veterinary terminology knowledge.
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and educate clients from arrival to discharge and handle payments.
• Obtain vital signs and medical histories.
• Assist with animal handling, meds, and nursing care.
• Take and process radiographs (X-rays).
• Collect and process lab samples for analysis.
• Maintain patient records and ensure clean, sterile equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Assistant (VA)

Job Summary

We are thrilled to announce UrgentPaws, a brand-new development in the urgent care world where we fill the niche between preventative wellness care and critical case emergencies.

At UrgentPaws, we offer the privilege of providing our medical expertise and compassion to every patient, every time through our online booking and walk-in model. We've thoughtfully designed an openly integrated space to support the flow of your workday and allow for optimal patient care with expedient service for our pet owners.

Being able to accommodate sick and injured pets is what will keep us growing!

Our team believes in empowering and encouraging each other as we balance a variety of cases to get each pet on the road to recovery.

Come start this exciting journey with us, enjoying a non-traditional schedule of afternoons and evenings. We want you to be the reason why UrgentPaws is an awesome place to be!

Key Responsibilities and Clinical Duties

• Greet, educate and support clients from arrival to discharge, and facilitate financial transactions in the exam room
• Obtain vital signs and comprehensive medical histories for patients
• Assist with animal handling, administration of medications and provision of animal husbandry and nursing care
• Take and process diagnostic radiographs (X-rays)
• Collect and process lab samples for analysis (e.g., blood, urine, feces, cytology)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records including histories, treatments, and medication logs
• Ensure that all equipment is properly operating, maintained and sterilized
• Keep the clinic clean and organized
• Support the veterinarian and RVTs to provide efficient, high-quality patient care

Required Qualifications and Desired Skillsets

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Adhere to the ethical guidelines set by the veterinary profession
• Previous experience in a veterinary setting or animal careBasic knowledge of veterinary medical and surgical terminology and techniques
• Proficiency in animal handling and restraint
• Ability to collect and process lab samples for analysis (e.g., blood, urine, feces)
• Willing commitment to foster a confidence-building, collaborative work environment with all teammates
• Disciplined mindset with an eagerness to participate on the clinic floor
• Friendly, proactive and helpful personality
• Mature communication skills, both with clients and within the team

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $20-23 hourly
• Medical insurance benefits including mental health and exercise programs
• Scrub allowance
• Professional liability reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Discounted clinic goods and services, including veterinary diets
• No overnights or on-call hours