Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Murrieta, CA at Meadowridge Animal Hospital
Special consideration will be given to applicants who have been previously cross trained to work as a veterinary assistant and a receptionist.
What you’ll be doing:
Interacting with clients in person and via telephone to obtain patient history and client information;
Weighing patients and taking their vital signs; recognizing and communicating abnormalities to the attending veterinarian;
Providing safe and compassionate restraint of patients of various sizes, weights, and strengths for physical examinations, treatments, and procedures;
Preparing and administering medication/vaccination/treatment via various routes as directed by the attending veterinarian;
Preparing prescription medication labels and filling prescription medications as directed by the attending veterinarian;
Learning to place intravenous catheters and perform venipuncture under the supervision of the lead technician;
Obtaining diagnostic samples; performing (and when appropriate interpreting) diagnostic tests (including but not limited to tests on blood, urine, hair, skin, other tissues, and/or feces); preparing diagnostics samples for shipment to an outside laboratory;
Obtaining radiographs of patients utilizing appropriate positioning and safety techniques;
Cleaning & sterilizing instruments, equipment and other materials as instructed;
Assisting with anesthesia as directed; identifying and appropriately responding to abnormal or unhealthy responses to anesthesia; monitoring anesthetic recovery as directed;
Assisting with dental procedures, including prophylactic cleaning, polishing, dentition charting, and radiography as directed by the attending veterinarian;
Assisting in surgical procedures, including patient preparation and recovery as directed by the attending veterinarian;
Providing client education and instruction regarding recommended prophylactic and prescribed care in a positive and educational manner;
Helping clean and maintain the hospital on a day-to-day basis.
What you’ll bring:
2+ years of experience working in a clinical, patient-facing role in a veterinary setting
Dental experience, including dental radiology
Passion: for veterinary medicine, helping patients, and serving clients;
Integrity: outstanding character and strong work ethics including good judgment, honesty, and dependability;
Excellence: always giving your best and never settling for “good enough”;
Service: recognition that we are here to serve the needs of our patients, our clients, our fellow team members, and our community;
Ability to interact and communicate effectively (verbally and non-verbally) with clients and team members with clarity, professionalism, empathy, and respect;
The flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a sometimes stressful environment with evolving priorities;
A strong sense of personal accountability and reliability;
A customer-focused and business-focused mindset; your desire to go the extra mile to help a client or team member in need;
Experience in using technology quickly and efficiently;
Attention to detail;
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Meadowridge Animal Hospital
Location: Murrieta, CA
