Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Day Shift

$36,400 - $42,078/Yr

Standiford Veterinary Center - Modesto, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Modesto, CA

101-250 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Standiford Veterinary Center is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role is essential in providing patient care and client service, working closely with doctors and technicians to enhance the efficiency and quality of care in the emergency department. The position offers opportunities for learning and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain health history from clients, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Financial discussion with clients, including estimates and inputting invoices
• Administer treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Collaborate with other nurses and veterinarians to provide advanced patient care
• Clear communication within departments the ER department as needed for transfer of patient care
• Fill medication through in-hospital pharmacy or written prescription
• Complete treatment plans on the whiteboard for continual patient care
• Triage patients

Requirements

• 1-year professional experience as a veterinary assistant preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to adjust to changes in the environment and handle stress in a calm manner
• Team player with patience and a positive attitude
• Detail-oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
• Ability to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds
• Ability to work on feet most of the day

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance