Veterinary Assistant

NVA General Practice; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

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Job summary

NVA General Practice in San Diego is seeking a part-time veterinary assistant to join our team as the primary support across departments, aiding with a variety of services to ensure excellent client and patient care.

The role involves patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, restraining animals during procedures, maintaining inventory, and delivering high-quality client service. Flexible Tue/Wed and Saturdays are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask, and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals, able to handle stressed or ill pets.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Physically able to lift 40 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (e.g., radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feeding and bathing animals.
• Answer phones and provide client service.

Job description

We are looking for a part-time veterinary assistant to join our team! 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.

We are looking for someone who can work Tuesday, Wednesday (flexible) and Saturday's.

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
• Customer service
• 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.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• 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 salary of $18-19.00 DOE
• Scheduling
  • Tuesday, Wednesday (flexible) and Saturday's
• Example of possible benefits that are to be included, if applicable
  • Employee Discounts