Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Los Angeles, CA

50d•$19 - $23

About The Position

East Los Angeles Dog and Cat Hospital is a well-established, progressive, and fast paced practice that offers the best, most comprehensive care to our patients. We are a general practice small animal hospital that accepts appointments and walk-ins. Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment with daily camaraderie and strong support for one another! East Los Angeles, CA, known for its warm climate, is an idea location for families. All within an hour’s drive you can find outdoor activities like beaches, hiking trails and theme parks, making it an excellent location for a variety of interests. East LA boasts a strong sense of community pride with local art, music and family-owned businesses having a big impact on everyday life. Our hours of operation are: Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 12 pm | 1 pm - 4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed To learn more about us click here! Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Requirements

An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year professional vet med experience preferred.
Compassionate and calm team-player.
Ability to multi-task.
Strong communication skills.
Must be able to properly restrain pets.
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
Triage of incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)