Veterinary Assistant or RVT

Pet Emergency Treatment Services; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Continuing education

Health insurance stipend

Job summary

PETS Hospital / ER Urgent Care in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with ER experience to join our fast-paced team. You will obtain medical history, take vitals, assist with dosage calculations, and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of ER experience in a small animal practice; RVT license is a plus. We value teamwork, reliability, and excellent client communication in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of ER experience in a small animal practice.
• RV T license is a plus.
• Proficiency in obtaining medical history, taking vitals, calculating drug dosages, using medical terminology, and providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain basic medical history and take vitals.
• Calculate drug dosages and use medical terminology.
• Provide exceptional patient care and client communication.

Skills

ER experience

Vital signs

Drug dosage calculation

Medical terminology

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

RVT license (preferred)

Job description

PETS Hospital / ER Urgent Care is an emergency and critical care veterinary hospital where we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to both our patients and clients. Veterinary emergency medicine is a rigorous and extremely rewarding field.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate for the Veterinary Assistant position will preferably have at least 2 years of ER experience, preferably within a small animal veterinary practice. An RVT license is a plus!

The position requires proficiency in obtaining basic medical history, taking vitals, calculating drug dosages, using medical terminology, and providing exceptional patient care.

Must be people and pet-oriented, a team player, responsible, reliable, have a flexible schedule, and have excellent oral and written communication skills;

Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintain a calm demeanor within stressful situations, and offer amazing customer service to every client;

Working Hours:

Shifts will vary and can include nights, swings, weekends, and holidays.

The position can be full-time or part-time.

Compensation:

Wage will vary per hour, DOE, plus a differential for swing, overnight shifts, and holidays.

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, continuing education, and a health insurance stipend.