Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care, Growth & Training

Alliance Animal Health; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Bonuses

Job summary

High Desert Animal Care Hospital in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, team-oriented practice. Responsibilities include patient restraint, triage, lab work, and radiographs, with opportunities for anesthesia monitoring and surgical support.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience, strong communication, and a compassionate, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate and calm team-player.
• Strong communication and customer service.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples; diagnostic imaging.
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administration of medications and anesthesia management as needed.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients; surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Strong communication

Customer service

Pet restraint

Multi-tasking

Sample collection

Medical histories

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-starter

Job description

High Desert Animal Care Hospital in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, team-oriented practice. Responsibilities include patient restraint, triage, lab work, and radiographs, with opportunities for anesthesia monitoring and surgical support.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience, strong communication, and a compassionate, customer-focused approach.