Veterinary Assistant - Part Time

AmeriVet • Palm Desert, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our incredible team at Palm Desert Pet Hospital as the next great step in your career. We are looking to add a Part-time Veterinary Technician to our team. The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves animals and being part of a fun, supportive team. Palm Desert Pet Hospital aims to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff!!

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital or animal clinic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge of animal care and behavior
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in computer skills and medical record-keeping software
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Experience rooming patients
• Surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used
• Drawing blood and running bloodwork
• Knowing x-rays and proper positioning
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Understanding the importance of client education
• Being a positive and supportive team member

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians in examinations, procedures, and surgeries
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
• Maintaining accurate medical records and updating patient files
• Educating clients on animal care, nutrition, and treatment plans
• Performing laboratory tests and analyzing results
• Preparing animals for surgery and monitoring anesthesia during procedures
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment, instruments, and exam rooms
• Providing compassionate care to our patients and their owners
• Rooming patients
• Surgical assisting
• Drawing blood and running bloodwork
• Knowing x-rays and proper positioning
• Proper animal handling and restraint
• Client education

Benefits

• Pet care discounts for your pets
• Continuing education allowance
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed