Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Dixon, CA at Aggie Animal Clinic
Looking for an experienced veterinary assistant to join our small, but busy, clinic in the heart of downtown Dixon, Ca.
Must have a minimum of 1 year IN-CLINIC Veterinary Experience.
Tasks include:
Anesthetic monitoring & Surgical assisting
Dental and general radiography
Venipuncture, collecting samples & in-house lab sample processing.
Vaccinations, nail trims, expressing anal glands, heartworm testing, suture removal, etc.
Takes vital signs, SQ treatments, SQ injections, IM injections, IV injections, placing IV catheters.
Maintains records: Entering medical notes, entering charges, updating puppy and kitten packages, requesting out-side lab samples, explains animal status to owners.
Cleans animal cages and equipment and prepares surgery table/instruments
Some front desk i.e. answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, helping front staff check out appointments.
Assistant at our clinic have the opportunity to work with canine, feline patients & occasional pocket pets. We require at least a year of veterinary experience and to have a flexible schedule, be available to work opening shift (start 7am) or closing shift (end 7pm) Monday-Friday; Saturdays (7am/8am-4pm). Monday-Friday shifts are 8 hours with a 1 hour lunch and 2 10min. breaks. Closed on major holidays (Memorial day, 4th of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving day, Christmas day and New Years day).
We offer benefits, CE classes and have great employee discounts.
Veterinarian Assistant Qualifications / Skills:
Knowledge of animal behavior
Animal husbandry
Love of animals
Documentation skills
Analyzing information
Clinical skills
Use of medical technologies
Attention to detail
Patience
Verbal communication
Technical understanding
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shifts (5 hour shifts available for Part-time)
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekend availability
Part-time hours between 20-28 hours per week
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Aggie Animal Clinic
Location: Dixon, CA
