Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time

VCA Animal Hospital•Santa Monica, CA

28d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

We want YOU! Come join our fun, experienced, patient, kind, compassionate team. VCA Santa Monica Dog & Cat hospital is seeking a Veterinary assistant to help care for patients and grow your skills alongside of highly experienced pet professionals! Job Summary: Assist doctor and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.

Requirements

Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility a plus.
Must be friendly, outgoing, "people oriented."
Excellent communications skills.
Must be capable of being cross trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job.
Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.
High School Diploma/GED
Dependable attendance is required.
Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.
Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

Responsibilities

Assist doctor and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Radiology
Anesthesia monitoring
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Surgical preparation and assisting
Laboratory work
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
Maintaining a clean and well-organized treatment area
General dietary requirements and feeding schedules.
Vaccines
Dental care
Routine laboratory tests, i.e. fecal, heartworm, leukemia, etc.
Housebreaking techniques.
General flea and tick control knowledge (lifecycles, best practices, etc.)
Agree to incorporate the principles of the VCA Mission Statement, Three Steps of Service and VCA Standards of Client Service in their daily job performance.
Demonstrate excellent relations with clients/pets in waiting and/or exam rooms
Assist receptionists with client/patient checking in and checking out of hospital.
Ensure that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
Serve as "Ambassadors" of creating and maintaining goodwill for the hospital.
Build rapport with clients and pets.
Greet clients and pets by name.
Help new clients completely fill out the registration form
Inform new clients about the hospital's services, programs, etc.
Exceed the client's expectations of service.
Provide support to reception staff in appointment scheduling.
Ability to effectively communicate and educate clients on general animal husbandry and answer non-medical questions

Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

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