Base: $16.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Full time, 4 days a week, in-person.
Assist veterinarians during procedures
Handle and restrain animals
Prepare exam rooms and surgical areas
Gvhvet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a variety of tasks, including animal care, surgical assistance, and client education. The ideal candidate will possess experience in veterinary settings, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to animal handling
Job Summary
The Veterinary Technician/Assistant will be responsible for assisting the practice with a variety of duties including but not limited to: Assisting veterinarians during exams, surgeries and other medical procedures; monitoring and caring for animals before, during and after procedures Handling and restraining animals in a calm and compassionate manner.
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Gvhvet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a variety of tasks, including animal care, surgical assistance, and client education. The ideal candidate will possess experience in veterinary settings, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to animal handling.
Salary
Base: $16.00/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Employee discount, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, PTO, Employee assistance program (EAP)
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
assist veterinarians during procedures
handle and restrain animals
prepare exam rooms and surgical areas
clean and sterilize instruments
place IV catheters and draw blood
run in-house bloodwork
take x-rays
maintain accurate patient records
clean cages and facilities
Nice-to-have
calm and compassionate manner
educate pet owners
bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year experience as a veterinary technician/assistant