Veterinary Assistant

Geisert Animal Hospital

Yuma, AZ, United States
Base: starts at $15 ph depending on experience; bo...
Animal handling and restraint
Veterinary nursing care
Drawing blood and placing iv catheters
Desert Veterinary Clinic is a busy, 3-doctor practice providing preventative and urgent care services for a variety of pets including exotics, birds, cats, dogs, and small mammals

Job Summary

  • Desert Veterinary Clinic is a busy, 3-doctor practice providing preventative and urgent care services for a variety of pets including exotics, birds, cats, dogs, and small mammals.
  • AmeriVet offers competitive pay with medical, dental, vision, 401K, pet care discounts, continuing education allowance, and career advancement opportunities.
  • The clinic is Yuma’s only AAHA-accredited veterinary practice committed to educating clients on pet health through all stages of life.

Matching Summary

Desert Veterinary Clinic is a busy, 3-doctor practice providing preventative and urgent care services for a variety of pets including exotics, birds, cats, dogs, and small mammals.

Salary

Base: Starts at $15 per hour depending on experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • animal handling and restraint
  • veterinary nursing care
  • drawing blood and placing IV catheters
  • administering medications
  • knowledge of animal behavior
  • communication and organizational skills

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual Spanish speakers encouraged
  • anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience
  • laboratory and diagnostic skills
  • passion for working with diverse animals
  • career development opportunities
  • supportive and collaborative environment

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years veterinary clinical experience preferred
  • Veterinary Assistant certification preferred
  • experience with nursing care in hospital or ranch calls

Work Rights

Not specified

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