Veterinary Assistant

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network • Ontario, CA

9d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the team at Animal Dermatology Clinic - Ontario. The role involves being a vital part of the medical process, working closely with Board-Certified Dermatologists and the technical team to manage complex cases, provide enhanced quality of life via treatments, and serve as a communication bridge between the doctor and client. The ideal candidate is energetic, has a positive demeanor, takes initiative, is committed to the clinic's needs, punctual, willing to teach others, adaptable to change, able to see the big picture, and professional and caring with patients and clients.

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary technician experience
• Interest in specialty medicine and dermatology

Responsibilities

• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Assisting with procedures
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
• Advising pet owners on proper care
• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/ maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Vacation allowance
• Paid holidays
• Sick time/mental health days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage options
• Leaves of absence
• Medical benefits
• Prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% of pay and 50% match on up to 2% more of pay
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Certification programs
• CE opportunities
• Life insurance
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Legal counseling
• Identity theft protection
• Commuting benefits
• Company provided scrubs
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets
• Monthly bonus based on clinic’s dietary sales

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED