Veterinary Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including mental健康?

Scrub allowance

PTO

Discounted clinic goods and services

No overnights or on-call hours

Job summary

UrgentPaws LLC in Thousand Oaks seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join our brand-new urgent care team. You will greet clients, obtain histories, assist with animal care, and help with diagnostics in an open, walk-in model designed for efficient, compassionate care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, client communication, and accurate records. We offer medical insurance, scrub allowance, generous PTO, and no overnight or on-call hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Adhere to the ethical guidelines set by the veterinary profession.
• Previous experience in a veterinary setting or animal care.
• Basic 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.

Skills

High school diploma

Ethical guidelines adherence

Veterinary experience

Veterinary terminology

Animal handling

Lab sample collection

Team collaboration

Strong communication

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