Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join their team. This role offers a supportive environment where you can fully utilize your skills in patient care and diagnostics. You'll engage in a variety of tasks, from patient handling to communication with clients, ensuring high-quality care for all pets. With competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal welfare and looking to make a meaningful impact in the veterinary field.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Pet discounts on services

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in patient handling and restraint is essential.
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and restrain patients during procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with diagnostics.

Skills

Patient handling and restraint

Preventative care knowledge

Anesthesia monitoring

Diagnostics (radiographs, phlebotomy)

Professional communication

Documentation skills

Job description

Who we are:

Douglas Boulevard Veterinary Clinic islooking for an experienced veterinary assistant to join our team! Our veterinary assistants are utilized to their fullest potential and work in all areas of the hospital. We provide a challenging and supportive environment which practices excellent quality medicine and even better patient and client care. We provide a competitive salary, health benefits, vacation, education assistance, discounted personal pet care, paid holidays, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint

• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring

• Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work

• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.

• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.

We offer exceptional full-time, and part-time, benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

• 529 Savings Plan

• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)

• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)

• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)

• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full time only)

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off

• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

• Pet discounts on services and products

• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

• State license reimbursement

• VTNE exam fee reimbursement

• Professional development opportunities

• Continuing education allowance

• Uniform allowance

• A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount program

The salary range for this position is $18-$22 / hr. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Are you our missing piece? Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Douglas Boulevard Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.