Veterinary Assistant, Animal Dental Clinic

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support daily operations, focusing on patient care, dental cleanings, and surgical assistance. The role offers opportunities for skill development in a collaborative environment. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care for pets.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training in a veterinary facility preferred.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and comfortable around animals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Perform dental cleanings and x-rays.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

People Oriented

Comfortable Around Animals

Education

Veterinary Training

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Animal Dental Clinic

The Role:
Animal Dental Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Veterinary Assistants are essential to our clinic’s daily operations and play an integral part in our team. They are focused on appointments, treatments, dental cleanings, and surgical assistance. You will work closely with our doctors and registered technicians to provide a great experience for our patients while gaining continuing opportunities to learn new skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment- TPR,
• Instrument preparation and sterilization
• Anesthesia monitoring, recovery and assisting
• Dentistry cleanings and x-rays
• Venipuncture/laboratory processing
• Catheter placement

Qualifications:

• Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility preferred
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Comfortable around animals
• Excellent communication skills
• Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
• A team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Thursday

Benefits:

• Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, license reimbursement for RVT’s, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms.

• Pay range $22.00 - $30.00 depending on experience.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.


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