Veterinary Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Urgent Care à Torrance recherche un Assistant Vétérinaire passionné pour rejoindre leur équipe en pleine croissance. Ce poste offre des opportunités de développement, un horaire de travail de quatre jours, ainsi que des bénéfices attrayants tels que l'assurance médicale et des remises pour animaux. Les candidats doivent avoir au moins 1-2 ans d'expérience en médecine vétérinaire, idéalement en médecine d'urgence ou à exotiques.

Benefits

Assurance médicale

Assurance dentaire

Assurance vision

Assurance vie

401k

Congés payés

Formation continue

Remises pour animaux

Qualifications

• 1-2 ans d'expérience en médecine vétérinaire.
• Compétences en venipuncture, placement de cathéter IV, radiographie numérique.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement vétérinaire rapide.

Responsibilities

• Démontrer de la compassion et du soin pour les animaux des clients.
• Effectuer des tâches techniques dans un cadre vétérinaire rapide.
• Assister avec des procédures anesthésiques si nécessaire.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Multi-tasking

Technical skills

Client education

Job description

Thrive Urgent Care in Torrance is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!
We opened in March 2022 and continue to grow!

We offer a four-day work week and invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development! We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, continuing education, generous pet discounts and much more!

Our goal is to relieve pressure from our local and busy ER hospitals, help our referring veterinary community, and provide exceptional outpatient service to pets and their families. This position will make a positive impact on patients, clients and veterinary colleague's lives.

Successful candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in veterinary medicine. Experience in emergency or exotics highly preferred.

Our team culture and dynamics are of the utmost importance and we are searching for the right candidates to build out our fantastic team!

We are open 7 days a week.

Successful candidates will:

• demonstrate compassion and care for our client's animals.
• effectively and respectfully communicate with all fellow team members and clients.
• have the ability to multi-task, work well with others, and be self-motivated.
• perform triage
• be highly skilled in technical work in a fast-paced veterinary setting,
• be proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, digital radiography,
• assist with anesthetic procedures as needed (eg. Urethral obstructions, laceration repairs),
• value client education, and assist with some reception work when needed.

Hourly Wage: $20-$29 /hour depending on experience and skillset.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.