Veterinary Assistant

Destination Pet

Ortega, CA, United States
Base: $18-23ph doe; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site due to the nature of the role)
1+ years clinic experience as veterinary assistant
Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently
Comfortable restraining animals during exams
Destination Pet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their Ortega Animal Care Center. The ideal candidate should have over a year of experience in a clinic setting, be team-oriented, and possess strong communication and technical skills

Job Summary

  • The role involves ensuring clients and pets feel welcome while assisting veterinarians in providing compassionate nursing care.
  • Candidates will be responsible for cleaning surgical instruments, maintaining accurate medical records, and performing laboratory tests.
  • The position offers part-time health insurance, mental health benefits, and telehealth perks alongside a competitive hourly wage.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Destination Pet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their Ortega Animal Care Center. The ideal candidate should have over a year of experience in a clinic setting, be team-oriented, and possess strong communication and technical skills.

Salary

Base: $18-23/hour DOE; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: PT Health insurance, PT mental Health, PT telehealth

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 1+ years clinic experience as veterinary assistant
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently
  • Comfortable restraining animals during exams
  • Experience with disinfectant chemicals and dander
  • High school diploma required

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented personality
  • Self-motivated team player with attention to detail
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years of veterinary assistant clinic experience
  • High school diploma
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Work Rights

Not specified

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