Overview
Veterinary Assistant/ Technician Jobs in Torrance, CA at Plaza Del Amo Hospital
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced fulltime Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our technical team assisting with patient exam rooms. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills, as the role will involve interacting directly with clients, be professional, upbeat, friendly and passionate about animals. Previous veterinary experience preferred.
Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital is a five doctor general practice, primarily seeing dogs and cats. We also provide a full service grooming department, day and long term boarding with luxury suites. We’re AAHA accredited ensuring our clients, patients and staff are provided with top of the line medicine and customer service. At Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital we take pride in what we do! If you have a passion for animals and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications
Have great people and customer service skills
Ability to communicate calmly, clearly and effectively with both staff and clients
Must be reliable, detail-oriented person and compassionate
Veterinary Assistant experience 1year preferred, entry level considered
Knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to handle high stress situations
Must be willing to work some weekends and flexible shifts
Must be 18 years old or older
Benefits
For fulltime associates medical, dental and vision insurance plans for you and your family
Paid vacation and sick days
Free mental health sessions through support EAP
401(k) with company matching
Employee pet discounts
Uniforms
Many more benefits not listed
Responsibilities
Warmly greet clients in-person, load clients and patients into exam rooms
Experience in animal handling and restraint
Run basic laboratory tests
Taking diagnostic radiographs
Take patient vitals
Able to administer vaccines and beginning phlebotomy
Providing client education about vaccines, flea prevention, medication and discharge plans
Go over wellness plans and provide billing estimates to clients
Have a great work ethic, be honest and a team player
Detail oriented, multi-tasking abilities and self-starter
Handling refill requests and filling prescriptions
Assist veterinarians with client visits, estimates, discharges and call backs
Provide excellent customer service and help maintain a positive client experience
Able to accurately record and maintain patient medical records, including history, diagnostics, treatments and vaccinations in veterinary practice management software
Able to work some weekends and all shifts
Contribute to a positive, fun and professional work environment
Restock supplies
Light housekeeping duties keeping all areas clean
Able to lift up to 40lbs
Shifts are 8 hours and must be willing to work some Saturdays.
We are open Monday – Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-4pm. The starting wage for this position is $17.27/hr- $22.00hr. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
Title: Veterinary Assistant/ Technician
Company: Plaza Del Amo Hospital
Location: Torrance, CA
