Veterinary Assistant (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet; San Juan Capistrano (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

401k

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant at Ortega Animal Care Center. The role supports veterinarians, maintains records, and assists with prescriptions, scheduling, and lab work. The candidate should be friendly, outgoing, and a dependable team player with attention to detail.

Experience of 1+ year in a veterinary clinic is preferred. The position requires the ability to lift and assist with animals, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing and people oriented.
• Self-motivated team player with attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrates strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians to provide nursing care.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Fill prescriptions and explain directions.
• Assist reception with check-in/check-out and telephone support.
• Perform laboratory tests as needed.
• Keep facilities clean and well maintained.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

People oriented

Good communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 Ortega Animal Care Center!REPORTS TO: Practice ManagerPERKS: Telehealth , 401k and Pet InsurancePAY: $19.00 - $25.00/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.Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?