Veterinary Assistant - Cabrillo Pet Hospital
About The Position
Cabrillo Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join its team in San Diego, California. The position involves supporting veterinary care in a large, multi-service practice that provides veterinary services, boarding and day camp, and a pet store. The hospital is AAHA accredited and has served the Point Loma and Ocean Beach community since 1975. The role may be full-time or part-time and is performed in person. Pay is $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience, certifications, education, and licensure. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, passionate about animals and their owners, and a positive, motivating team member. They will assist with patient care, examinations, diagnostics, laboratory work, radiology, anesthesia, and surgery, as well as client communication and education. Technician appointments may be performed independently, including accurate medical record documentation.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
- Ability to obtain accurate and thorough medical histories and perform basic examination procedures.
- Skill in venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular).
- Ability to perform digital radiology, including positioning.
- Comfort with general anesthesia and surgical assisting, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and aseptic technique.
- Laboratory skills, including use of a microscope for ear and fecal cytology and use of in-house laboratory equipment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate with and educate clients.
- Ability to perform technician appointments independently and maintain accurate medical records.
- Passion for working with animals and their owners.
Nice To Haves
- Fear Free experience or knowledge.
- Ability to use ultrasound to obtain diagnostic images and urine samples.
- Dental experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
- Perform basic examination procedures.
- Perform venipuncture and place intravenous catheters in the cephalic, saphenous, and jugular veins.
- Perform digital radiology, including proper positioning.
- Assist with surgery, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and aseptic technique.
- Run laboratory work, including ear and fecal cytology using a microscope and in-house laboratory equipment.
- Room patients and assist with surgical procedures.
- Handle and restrain animals appropriately.
- Communicate with and educate clients.
- Perform technician appointments independently and document medical records accurately.
- Use ultrasound to obtain diagnostic images and urine samples, if qualified.
Benefits
- Pet care discounts for employees' pets.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Referral program.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Competitive pay and performance bonuses.
- 401(k) matching.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Access to opportunities at AmeriVet partner practices across more than 200 locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
