Veterinary Assistant – PT

Anza Animal Clinic; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Anza Animal Clinic in Westlake Village, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role. Location: 3575 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village, CA 91362. Clinic hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-6:00pm, Sat 8:00am-1:00pm.

Compensation: $19-23 based on experience. You will support the medical team with history taking, vaccines preparation, diagnostics coordination, pharmacy work, and client communications.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industry experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Proficient in restraint, blood draws, IVC placements, and lab work.
• Knowledge of Fear Free techniques and AVImark software is a plus.
• Excellent client communication and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain core clinic standards and uphold MVP values.
• Assist in daily clinic duties for care and patient flow.
• Participate in cleaning duties as needed.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, handling payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain clear client communication.
• Record medical, client and case information accurately in patient records.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer phones in a courteous, informative manner.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Restraint techniques

Blood draws

IVC placements

Lab work

Client communication

Tools

AVImark software

Job description

Overview

Anza Animal Clinic is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location:3575 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Clinic hours:Monday through Friday 8:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm

Compensation: $19-23 based on experience

We are looking for a self-starter who enjoys utilizing their multi-tasking skills for a fast-paced environment. The veterinary assistant will lead routine exam rooms by obtaining the patient’s history, prepare and discuss core vaccines, communicate with the DVM and veterinary technicians on diagnostics, dispense medications, and client communications.

Requirements for consideration:

You have 2-3 years of industry experience, is comfortable with basic veterinary assisting skills such as restraint, blood draws, IVC placements, lab work, and day-to-day operations of a veterinary hospital. These skills are required for consideration for this role.

Knowledge of Fear Free techniques and AVImark software are a plus!

Job Summary:The Veterinary Assistant provides support to the medical staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act focused on room and pharmacy assistance. The veterinary assistant and veterinary technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

How you’ll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.