Veterinary Assistant - Surgery, Anesthesia & Client Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Medical)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick days

Well-being programs

Job summary

VCA Desert Animal Hospital in Palm Springs, CA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time position offers a 4-day, 10-hour Alternative Work Week schedule, primarily Monday through Thursday, with occasional changes based on hospital needs.

Salary ranges from $19 to $24 per hour, depending on experience and education. You will assist with exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture,

Qualifications

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry.
• Radiology.
• Laboratory work.
• Venipuncture.
• Catheter placement.
• Pharmacy.
• Patient recovery.
• Client communication.

Skills

Physical exams

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Lab work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy duties

Patient recovery

Client communication

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Desert Animal Hospital in Palm Springs, CA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time position offers a 4-day, 10-hour Alternative Work Week schedule, primarily Monday through Thursday, with occasional changes based on hospital needs.

Salary ranges from $19 to $24 per hour, depending on experience and education. You will assist with exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture,