Veterinary Technician Assistant

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

401k

Continuing education

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Redondo Beach is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the team. This modern hospital offers a supportive environment and the opportunity for professional development.

You will be responsible for assisting with patient care and administering various treatments, alongside a wonderful team. The role requires solid veterinary practice experience and excellent communication skills. We prioritize employee growth with a fantastic benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and paid time off.

If you're passionate about pets and want to work in a rewarding environment, consider joining us!

Qualifications

• Solid general practice veterinary experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to effectively handle and restrain animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering SQ, IM, and IV injections.
• Assist with digital radiographs.
• Manage physical and emotional aspects of a veterinary clinic.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Animal handling

Experience with injections

Critical thinking

Job description

Description

PV Village Pet Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Qualifications

• Solid general practice veterinary experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and restrain animals.
• Experience administering SQ, IM, and IV injections.
• Experience assisting with digital radiographs.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Professional and friendly demeanor with staff and clients
• Able to work late day shifts and a regular weekend day.
• Full-time availability

Benefits and Compensation

PV Village Pet Hospital is a modern, state of the art hospital located blocks away from the beach. We are a busy hospital with a wonderful team and the potential for professional development.

We invest heavily in our employees' long-term growth and happiness. We offer a wonderful benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life, 401k, paid time off, generous pet benefits as well as continuing education, 2 weeks of paid training and much more!

Schedule: 5x8-hour shifts that rotate. Regular weekend shifts required.

Compensation: starting at $18/hr, depending on experience and skill set.

Passionate about pets and providing exemplary veterinary care? Join our team!