Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care (Weekends Required)

AAVMP; La Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

CE opportunities

Pet perks and discounts

Job summary

Pet Urgent Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner in La Mesa, seeks a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to provide end-to-end care for our patients. You will assist veterinarians, manage outpatient treatments, run lab tests, and help with admissions and discharges to support pets and their families.

Join a caring team, work to maintain medical records, educate clients, and contribute to a positive clinic environment with flexible scheduling and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of recent experience working in a Veterinary Clinic.
• Excellent communication and client education skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic environment.
• Commitment to compassionate care for pets and families.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and client education.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Communicate treatment plans and estimates to clients.
• Maintain medical records and health history with clinic systems.
• Obtain health history from clients and manage medical charts.
• Maintain clean, sterile treatment areas and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Compassion

Communication

Team player

Problem-solving

Flexible schedule

2+ years Veterinary Experience

Job description

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Pet Urgent Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

*Please note this role will require shifts on weekends. This will include a 4-day work week, 10-hour shifts. Shift Days can be negotiable, but Sundays are necessary for this position. *

*Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent experience working in a Veterinary Clinic to be considered.

Who We Are

At Pet Urgent Care, we offer walk-in, same day appointments for dogs and cats in La Mesa and the surrounding areas.

We provide same-day, outpatient services for pets with non-life-threatening conditions that still need to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Pet Urgent Carel is looking for a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state's Veterinary Practice Act
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and be able to go over treatment plan estimates, answering any questions the client may have.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate compassion and care for our clients' animals.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with all fellow team members and clients.
• Value client education and assistance with some reception work when needed.
• Has a positive "can do" attitude
• Can work collaboratively on a team and is self-directed
• Has strong problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
• Flexible schedule
• 2+ years Veterinary Experience*

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• Programs designed to set new goals and grow your skillset
• Scholarship opportunities and CE Allowance

Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - Our Care in Action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $19 - $24 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.