Veterinary Technician Assistant

Imperial Animal Hospital; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Imperial Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and clients. The role involves helping with exams, treatments, lab work, and maintaining medical records, while staying calm under pressure and ensuring a clean, organized facility.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with on-the-job training desirable. Prior animal care experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• On-the-job training desirable but not required.
• Previous animal care background is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians to support daily operations.
• Help fill scripts, prep exam rooms, and set up lab work.
• Maintain and update medical records and assist with nursing care.
• Aid in inventory and general hospital duties.
• Support a clean and organized facility and collaborate with all team members.

Skills

Excellent client communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Stamina

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training desirable

Job description

Job Overview

While every position within the veterinary practice team is important, veterinary assistants play a pivotal role, literally. In the course of a single day, an assistant provides help to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, which in turn allows those team members to perform the tasks and responsibilities of their positions. The next minute, the assistant may be helping a client understand why having their pet's teeth cleaned is so important. Helping to fill scripts, keeping exam rooms clean and prepped, setting up lab work, helping with inventory, updating medical records, assisting with nursing care — there are more things that veterinary assistants do in a day than most people realize.

Education and Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous on-the-job training desirable, but not required.

Experience Requirements

• Previous animal care background is desirable, but not required.

Personal Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when stressed, ill or in pain.
• Can stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Is well-spoken and approaches his/her job duties in a mature manner.
• Can support and be a part of teamwork; works well with all levels of hospital team members.
• Has excellent client communication skills.
• Physical effort: Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

Compensation

• Compensation is based on experience. Hourly rate starts at $10.00, and a 90‑day trial period goes into effect. After 90 days an evaluation will be done and pay will be reviewed. Benefits are outlined in the employee manual and are separate from the hourly wage.
• Compensates for compassionate care to patients and clients.
• Compensates for self‑confident professional conduct even under stress.
• Compensates for preparing and maintaining exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Compensates for effectively restraining pets regardless of difficulty.
• Compensates for understanding the importance of a clean and orderly facility, and obliges self‑cleaning or organizing as part of normal duties.
• Compensates for maintaining positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Compensates for setting up clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, ear cytology and fungal cultures; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.
• Compensates for effectively positioning for and taking radiographs.
• Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.
• Aids in the husbandry of hospitalized animals, including walking and cleaning cages.

Benefit Conditions

• Waiting period may apply.

COVID‑19 Precautions

• Personal protective equipment provided or required.
• Temperature screenings.
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place.

Job Type

Full‑time.

Salary

From $15.00 per hour.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

Schedule

• 8‑hour shift.
• Weekend availability.