Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills
About The Position
Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills is actively seeking a Full-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their growing team of 5 doctors. The clinic is currently undergoing remodeling after a recent expansion. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, a positive and supportive team player, and motivated to learn. This role offers a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The position emphasizes cross-training and requires at least two years of experience, though the right candidate may be trained. A positive and motivating attitude is essential, along with confidence in animal handling, restraint, rooming patients, assisting technicians and veterinarians, surgical recovery, drawing blood, and client education.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience
- Comfortable with client communication, or open to developing this skill
- Handle animals with care
- IV catheter placement
- Venipuncture and performing in-house blood work (Idexx)
- Obtaining radiographs with knowledge of proper positioning
- Prepare patients for surgery
- Experience monitoring anesthesia
- Knowledge base of commonly used medications
- Open availability, including Saturdays
Nice To Haves
- Willing to train the right candidate
Responsibilities
- Proper animal handling and restraint
- Rooming patients
- Assisting technicians and veterinarians
- Helping with surgical recovery
- Drawing blood
- Client education
- Client communication
- IV catheter placement
- Venipuncture and performing in-house blood work
- Obtaining radiographs with knowledge of proper positioning
- Preparing patients for surgery
- Monitoring anesthesia
- Assisting a technician with appointments and treatments
- Providing demonstrations for owners (e.g., ear cleaning, giving medications)
- Generating medication labels and filling prescriptions
- Assisting clients with a positive and helpful attitude
- Cleaning and restocking
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices
- A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
- Referral program
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
- Competitive pay
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) matching
- Student loan assistance
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Mental health resources
- Generous paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
