Veterinary Assistant

AmeriVet•Riverside, CA

14d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Victoria Animal Hospital in Riverside, California is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This busy 1-doctor hospital has a dedicated team to provide exceptional care to the dogs and cats in the surrounding community. Victoria Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in Riverside, California. The doctors and team aim to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our excellent staff! At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team: Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals. Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being. Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being. Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters. A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Requirements

1+ 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
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
Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members

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
Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX;
Excellent client communication/education