Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Benefits & Team Impact

Amerivet; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Career development opportunities

CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO

Job summary

Gentle Care Pet Clinic in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant. The role involves assisting with patient restraint, exam room prep, vital signs, lab sample handling, surgical support, and radiographs as part of a small-animal practice serving dogs and cats since 1997.

The ideal candidate has Veterinary Assistant experience, strong animal handling, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a clinical environment.
• Reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary team with patient restraint, handling, and treatment.
• Prepare exam rooms and patients for appointments.
• Obtain and record patient weights and basic vital signs.
• Assist with collecting and preparing laboratory samples.
• Prepare and maintain surgical and treatment areas.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures as directed.
• Monitor and care for patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, treatment areas, and equipment.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed and within applicable scope of practice.
• Assist with radiographs and other diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Stock and maintain clinical supplies and equipment.
• Communicate patient updates and concerns to the veterinary team.

Skills

Experience as Veterinary Assistant

Animal handling

Clinical procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Job description

Gentle Care Pet Clinic in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant. The role involves assisting with patient restraint, exam room prep, vital signs, lab sample handling, surgical support, and radiographs as part of a small-animal practice serving dogs and cats since 1997.

The ideal candidate has Veterinary Assistant experience, strong animal handling, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.