Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Fun Working Environment

Interact with Pets

Job summary

Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital in Carmel Valley, San Diego, is seeking a qualified full-time veterinary assistant or technician. The ideal candidate is outgoing, enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate, and dependable with excellent customer service. We are a small animal-exclusive, fast-growing practice that is paperless; Cornerstone knowledge is ideal but not required.

Wage based on experience. Clinic hours are Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional Veterinary experience.
• Knowledge of animal care and handling is essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic.
• Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history.
• Take vital signs and acquire blood samples.
• Assist with surgeries and monitor animals post-operation.
• Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions.
• Keep accurate patient records.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Excellent communication

Animal care knowledge

Multi-tasking

Patience with animals

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Fun Working Environment
• Interact with Pets

Job Summary

Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital is a Veterinary practice, located in beautiful Carmel Valley. We are searching for a qualified candidate to fill a Full-time veterinary assistant or technician. This position requires an outgoing, enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate, and dependable person with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills. We are a small animal exclusive practice that is growing fast. Come work in a healthy and happy work environment with room to grow, at every level. A minimum of 2 years of professional Veterinary experience required. If you possess these qualities and are looking for a long-term commitment, we look forward to meeting you. We are a paperless practice, therefore a working knowledge of Cornerstone is ideal, but not required. Wage based on experience.

Our clinic hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We are closed on the weekends and observed Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic
• Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history
• Take vital signs and acquire blood samples
• Assist with surgeries and monitor animals after surgery
• Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients
• Keep accurate patient records

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role
• Knowledge of animal care and handling
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
• Patience and a love for animals