Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Douglas Blvd Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant! At Douglas Blvd Vet Clinic, we're a seven-doctor small animal practice in Roseville, CA, dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. We're proud of our reputation for high-quality medicine, outstanding client service, and professional growth. We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about patient care, client service, and collaboration. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, takes pride in making a difference for pets and their families, and is committed to continuous learning and growth. If you're searching for a practice where your contributions are recognized, your development is encouraged, and your coworkers genuinely enjoy working together, you may have just found your professional home.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary clinical experience
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint skills
- Knowledge of preventive care, vaccines, and patient wellness
- Experience with venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
- Experience obtaining quality radiographs and assisting with diagnostic imaging
- Understanding of medication administration and basic veterinary pharmacology
- Ability to obtain thorough patient histories and recognize concerns that should be brought to the medical team's attention
- Professional and compassionate communication with clients and teammates
- Confidence educating clients about treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
- Strong documentation skills and attention to accurate medical records
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment
- A collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed
- A positive attitude, reliability, and adaptability
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development
- A genuine passion for high-quality veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care from patient intake through discharge
- Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing comfort and safety
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and diagnostic sample collection based on experience and training
- Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
- Utilize Fear Free® and low-stress handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety
- Obtain thorough patient histories and communicate relevant information to the medical team
- Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence regarding patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive healthcare
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and treatment documentation
- Keep treatment and exam areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patients
- Follow hospital infection-control and safety protocols
- Collaborate with doctors and teammates to keep the hospital running smoothly
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
