Veterinary Assistant - Shadow Hills Pet Clinic
About The Position
Shadow Hills Pet Clinic, a long-standing general practice hospital in Sun Valley, California, is seeking an experienced part-time Veterinary Assistant. The clinic aims to provide compassionate, quality medicine and make a positive impact in its community. The ideal candidate is compassionate toward patients and clients, confident with clinical and surgical support, and a positive, supportive team player. The hospital is described as fast-paced, energetic, and varied. The role includes rooming patients; assisting with surgery and monitoring patients through surgery and recovery; drawing blood and running laboratory work; placing IV catheters; assisting with radiology; animal handling and restraint; client education; and supporting doctors and technical staff. CSR duties may also be assigned.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of prior veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
- Surgical assisting experience.
- Ability to obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
- Experience taking TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration).
- Experience assisting doctors and technical staff with restraint.
- Experience drawing blood from cephalic, saphenous, and jugular sites.
- Experience placing IV catheters.
- Digital radiology skills, including patient positioning.
- Dentistry skills, including digital x-rays, scaling, and polishing.
- Anesthesia skills, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and aseptic technique.
- Laboratory skills, including ear and fecal cytology and use of HM5, Vetscan, and Sedivue equipment.
- Excellent client communication and education skills.
- Compassion toward patients and clients; a positive, supportive team-player attitude.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain accurate, thorough medical histories.
- Assist the doctor and technical staff with animal restraint and patient care.
- Assist with surgery and monitor patients during anesthesia and surgery.
- Support surgical recovery.
- Draw blood, including from cephalic, saphenous, and jugular sites, and run bloodwork.
- Place IV catheters.
- Perform digital radiology, including proper patient positioning.
- Assist with dentistry, including digital dental radiographs, scaling, and polishing.
- Perform laboratory tasks, including ear and fecal cytology and use of HM5, Vetscan, and Sedivue equipment.
- Communicate with and educate clients.
- Perform CSR duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Pet care discounts for personal pets.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Referral program.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Performance bonuses.
- 401(k) matching.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Supportive, collaborative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
