Veterinary Assistant - American Animal Hospital

AmeriVet•San Diego, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

American Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join their team in San Diego, California. This is a general practice hospital with deep community ties, focused on providing compassionate and quality medicine. The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, love animals, and enjoy being part of a fun, supportive team. The role involves assisting veterinarians, performing routine procedures, administering medications, monitoring patients, preparing animals for surgery, performing laboratory tests, and maintaining accurate records. The hospital aims to provide owners with sound choices for their pets and excellent, compassionate medical care, along with personalized service and a friendly, professional work environment for staff.

Requirements

1+ years of veterinary experience (preferred)
Saturday availability
8-hour shifts
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
Passion for working with animals and their owners
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in animal handling and restraint techniques
Knowledge of veterinary terminology and medical procedures
Familiarity with veterinary critical care practices
Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
Knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment is beneficial

Nice To Haves

Experience rooming patients
Surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used
Drawing blood and running bloodwork
Knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
Understanding the importance of client education
Being a positive and motivating team member
Experience with animal catheterization is a plus
Experience in pet grooming or pet sitting is a bonus

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals
Perform routine procedures such as vaccinations, blood draws, and dental cleanings
Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
Monitor and record vital signs of animals during procedures and treatments
Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
Perform laboratory tests and analyze results
Maintain accurate records of patient care and treatment plans
Provide compassionate care to animals and their owners
Rooming patients
Surgical assisting
Drawing blood and running bloodwork
Knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning
Proper animal handling and restraint
Client education
Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
Taking TPR (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration)
Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint
Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
Placing IV catheters
Digital radiology including positioning
Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing)
Anesthesia (monitoring, aseptic technique)
Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue
Excellent client communication/education

Benefits

Competitive pay
Pet care discounts for your personal pets
Career development and advancement opportunities
Continuing education allowance
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
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
Performance bonuses
401(k) matching
Student loan assistance
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Mental health resources
Generous paid time off and holidays