Overview
Veterinary Assistant – Emergency Jobs in Chula Vista, CA at Thrive Pet Healthcare
ER Exam Room/Veterinary Assistant
The ER Exam Room/Veterinary Assistant performs a vital role in our practice, is responsible for assisting the Technicians and Client Service Representatives in providing supportive patient care and client service as well as maintaining a clean hospital environment. Candidate must have a compassionate, caring and understanding attitude. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.
Role Responsibilities:
Assist and follow directions of CSR supervisor, Lead Techs and Doctors.
Safely retrain patients for examination, procedures and ultrasounds.
Properly disconnect/reconnect patients from intravenous fluids.
Be familiar with fluid pumps and troubleshooting alarms.
Assist in setting up to take radiographs using proper safety precautions.
Perform basic laboratory tests such as a CBC/CHEM/Lytes and PCV’s.
Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, floors, cages, etc. clean at all times.
Load clients and patients into exam rooms.
Answer phone as needed
Maintain communication with CSR’s regarding patient care.
Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule.
Required shifts may be scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays. You may be required to work beyond regularly scheduled shifts at times due to an unexpectedly heavy emergency caseload.
Experience & Technical skills:
Credentials as a Veterinary Assistant.
1-2 years of clinical veterinary experience required
Emergency experience highly preferred
Ability to multi-task and work well with others.
Accountable
Self-motivated.
Detail-oriented.
Able to remain calm in stressful situations.
Be capable of working on your feet for extended periods of time.
Our team enjoys working together and we have a positive, professional and upbeat working environment.
We have a progressive benefits package for full-time team members including:
Health Insurance
Vision and Dental Insurance
401k with employer contribution
PTO
Annual Continuing Education support through free courses, CE credits
Personal pet discounts.
And much more!
Compensation: $18-$21/hour depending on experience and skill set. Schedule: Full time – Morning and Swing Shifts. Must have a weekend day availability. Pet Emergency and Specialty – South County also offers the following shift differentials: 7pm-12am +$1.50/hour, 12am-7am +$2.00/hour, Saturday and Sunday +$1.00/hour.
Title: Veterinary Assistant – Emergency
Company: Thrive Pet Healthcare
Location: Chula Vista, CA
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