Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base hourly rate of $20-23 DOE

Eligible for periodic bonus (where/app

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the veterinary team with patient care, treatment, and client communication at our Redlands hospital. This role involves assisting with exams and procedures, restraining animals, prepping supplies, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

You will monitor hospitalized pets, assist with routine diagnostic tests, feed and bathe animals, answer phones, and help clients with their pets.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle stressed/ill or in pain animals.
• Experience required (1 year minimum).
• Ability to meet physical demands: lift up to 40 lbs, stand for extended periods.
• Works well with all levels of hospital team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets / aid after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision.
• Feeding/bathing animals.
• Answering phones.
• Helping clients with their pets.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Safety handling

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview:

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Experience required (1 year minimum)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

• Compensation
• Base hourly rate of $20-23 DOE
• Eligible for periodic bonus (where applicable)