Veterinary Assistant - Shadow Hills Pet Clinic

AmeriVet•Sun Valley, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shadow Hills Pet Clinic is looking for an experienced Part Time veterinary assistant. Shadow Hills Pet Clinic is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Sun Valley, California. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family. The ideal candidate would be compassionate towards our patients and clients. Be confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, monitoring surgery patients, surgical recovery, drawing blood and running bloodwork, placing IV catheters, knowledge of x-ray and proper positioning, experience with in-clinic laboratory equipment, comfortable with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education and is a positive and supportive team player. A positive and motivating attitude is a must. If you are that experienced veterinary assistant who is looking for an exciting, no day ever the same, fast-paced, fun, energetic vet hospital then we look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

2-3 years of prior veterinary experience in a clinical setting
Surgical assisting experience
Drawing blood and running bloodwork
Placing IV catheters
Knowledge of x-ray and proper positioning
Experience with in-clinic laboratory equipment
Comfortable with proper animal handling and restraint
Understanding the importance of client education
Positive and supportive team player
Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
TPR
Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint
Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
Placing IV catheters
Digital radiology including positioning
Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing)
Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue
Excellent client communication & education
CSR duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

Compassionate towards our patients and clients
Confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, monitoring surgery patients, surgical recovery
A positive and motivating attitude is a must
Experienced veterinary assistant who is looking for an exciting, no day ever the same, fast-paced, fun, energetic vet hospital

Responsibilities

Rooming patients
Assisting in surgery
Monitoring surgery patients
Surgical recovery
Drawing blood and running bloodwork
Placing IV catheters
Knowledge of x-ray and proper positioning
Experience with in-clinic laboratory equipment
Proper animal handling and restraint
Client education
Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint
Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
Placing IV catheters
Digital radiology including positioning
Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing)
Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue
Excellent client communication & education
CSR duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay!
Pet care discounts for your personal pets
Career development and advancement opportunities
Over 200+ locations all over US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices
A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources
Generous paid time off and holidays