Veterinary Assistant - Full-Time with Benefits & Growth

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

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.