Veterinary Assistant - PT

Mission Veterinary Partners • Lawndale, CA

82d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Animal Hospital of South Bay- Lawndale is seeking a full-time, experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Location: 15308 Inglewood Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260 Compensation: $18-$20/hr depending on experience Shift Details: This is a full time position (4) 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays and an occasional Sunday (roughly every 12 weeks). Our team thrives on a culture of collaboration, respect, and mutual support. We seek a Veterinary Assistant who will seamlessly blend with our dynamic team, consistently give their best, and value a healthy work-life balance. We see a wide variety of cases to keep you engaged! We have a large volume of orthopedic consultations and surgeries, as well as dentistry. Our ideal candidate is proficient and confident in the following skills: Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, dentals and dental radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, in-house lab work, and excellent client communication/education abilities! You will truly love being part of our team!

Requirements

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• Education opportunities to become credentialed!
• 401k program with company match starting day 1!
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees