Veterinary Assistant - Shadow Hills Pet Clinic

Amerivet; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 54,443,000 - 60,174,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AmeriVet's Shadow Hills Pet Clinic in Sun Valley, CA is seeking an experienced part-time veterinary assistant. You will room patients, assist in surgery, monitor during anesthesia, draw blood, and perform in-clinic lab work. A positive team player with strong client communication is essential.

Benefits include competitive pay, pet care discounts, and career development opportunities across AmeriVet locations. Prior clinical experience is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
• Surgical assisting experience.
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories (TPR).
• Restraint and handling of animals; client education.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist in surgical procedures.
• Monitor and recover surgical patients.
• Draw blood and run bloodwork.
• Place IV catheters and assist with anesthesia.
• Perform digital radiography positioning.
• Laboratory work with HM5, Vetscan, Sedivue.
• Provide clear client education and maintain a positive team environment.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Blood draws

Radiology positioning

Client communication

Animal handling

Education

2-3 years veterinary clinic experience

Tools

Vetscan HM5

Sedivue

Digital radiography

Job description

# **Veterinary Assistant - Shadow Hills Pet Clinic**## **Sun Valley, CA**## ## **Come Join A Great Team!!**# **\\*\\*Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour\\*\\*****Shadow Hills Pet Clinic** is looking for an **experienced Part Time veterinary assistant**. Shadow Hills Pet Clinic is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Sun Valley, California. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.The ideal candidate would be compassionate towards our patients and clients. Be confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, monitoring surgery patients, surgical recovery, drawing blood and running bloodwork, placing IV catheters, knowledge of x-ray and proper positioning, experience with in-clinic laboratory equipment, comfortable with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education and is a positive and supportive team player. A positive and motivating attitude is a must. If you are that **experienced veterinary assistant** who is looking for an exciting, no day ever the same, fast-paced, fun, energetic vet hospital then we look forward to hearing from you!**Benefits We Offer:*****Your well-being matters to us.*** AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve, and as a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.* Competitive pay!* Pet care discounts for your personal pets* Career development and advancement opportunities* Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices* A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff* Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!* **AmeriVet** partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!**Learn more about our clinic:** **Shadow Hills Pet Clinic****Learn more about our company:** AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business###**Requirements:*** 2-3 years of prior **veterinary experience in a clinical setting*** Surgical assisting experience* Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories* TPR* Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint* Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)* Placing IV catheters* Digital radiology including positioning.* Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing)* Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)* Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue* Excellent client communication & education* CSR duties as assigned*#licensedveterinarytechnician #registeredveterinarytechnician #veterinarytechnicianspecialists #certifiedveterinarytechnician #veterinaryassistant #vetprofessionals #vettechs #vetnurses #vettechlife #RVT #LVT #CVT*At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:* Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.* Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.* Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.* Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.* A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.