Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet's Purple Paws Pet Clinic in Coronado, CA is seeking a friendly Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will assist veterinarians with nursing care, maintain accurate medical records, and help with exams, injections and blood draws where trained.

We value reliability, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced clinic. Full-time with benefits, weekend shifts possible, and opportunities to grow within our network of clinics.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays availability is needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Fill prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explain directions.
• Assist receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures.
• Perform various laboratory tests.
• Keep facilities clean and well maintained.
• Handle dogs and restrain them during examinations.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)Apply: Purple Paws Pet Clinic- Coronado, CA: Full time: Posted Today: JR109085**Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!** **We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at** **Purple Paws Pet Clinic****!** **REPORTS TO:** Practice Manager**PERKS:** Full-Time health benefits, 401k, Discounted Pet Insurance**PAY:** $17-22/hour DOE.Access your earned wages anytime with **DailyPay.** **The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills.** **CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):*** Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.* Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.* Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.* Maintaining accurate medical records.* Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.* Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.* Performing various laboratory tests.* Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.* Performs other related duties as assigned. **REQUIREMENTS:***Expertise & Experience:** 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.* High school diploma. *Physical:** Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.* Must frequently lift 40 pounds.* Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.* Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.* Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.* Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.* Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations. **Weekend shifts possible. Looking for employees with a flexible schedule and willingness to learn and grow in field.**