Part-time Veterinary Assistant

AmeriVet•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

1d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking to hire a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Alta Rancho Pet Hospital in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This role involves providing high-quality care to animals and supporting the veterinary team. Alta Rancho Pet Hospital has been proudly serving the community since 1975 and is known for its passionate animal lovers and positive team environment.

Requirements

3+ years clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
Passion for working with animals and their owners
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

A degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology or Certified Veterinary Assistant program is preferred but not required.
Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting preferred
Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories
Perform basic exam procedures
Skilled in venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting preferred
Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) preferred
Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX
Excellent client communication/education
Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members