Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in United States at Vista Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Vista Animal Hospital is expanding and we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dynamic team.
If you’re a smart, compassionate, technology savvy, assistant with a great work ethic, positive attitude, and a desire to work as part of a team to deliver exceptional care for pets and people, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
Bring Your Talents to Help Us Shine
We believe in empowering our staff to learn and use their skills to contribute and make a meaningful impact on our busy and growing practice. If you have an infectious enthusiasm for working with pets and their people, are excited to learn, and love animals as much as we do, then Vista Animal Hospital is a great fit for you!
As a Here’s what you’ll bring as a Assistant:
Desire to come to work every day to make a difference in the lives of patients and clients.
Awesome communication skills with a positive, can-do attitude.
Right mix of skills and experiences to make you efficient, adaptable and organized.
Great personality, positive energy, and a thirst for innovation and trying new things.
Strong desire to learn, take on new responsibilities, and be challenged.
Proactive thinking and drive to continually finding ways to make the day run smoother.
Ability to contribute to building a solid team and help bringing the best out in others.
Dedication and passion for supporting the doctors and other support staff on your team.
Strong commitment to excellence and delivering an exceptional client experience.
Passion for caring about each patient and their caregivers down to the finest detail.
What You’ll Do as a Veterinary Assistant
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be competent with obtaining history, patient restraint, running in-house labs, radiography, etc. Surgical and Dental experience are a plus. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Obtain patient history and vitals
Patient restraint for procedures
Perform laboratory procedures including hematology, serology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, fecal analysis, and skin/ear cytology
Perform or assist with diagnostic testing/radiography
Provide comprehensive client education in person and on the phone
Assist in surgery.
Successful Candidate Requirements
Previous Veterinary experience.
Must be motivated, reliable, organized, and adaptable to changes.
Committed to learning and practicing Low-stress techniques.
Must be able to communicate well with clients by showing care and concern for them as well as their pet(s).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, function independently, and contribute to the success of the team in a face-paced environment.
Ezyvet software experience is preferred (can substitute experience with other veterinary management software).
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay commensurate with experience
Continuing Education(CE) opportunities – we support our team’s interest to learn and grow
A generous paid time off (PTO) program, separate sick leave, and company-paid holidays
Health, Dental, and vision insurance and competitive retirement plans
Generous staff discounts for veterinary services
Work-life balance: No Sundays, 4 week days work week, rare Saturdays
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities for this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Veterinary: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Vista Animal Hospital
Location: United States
