Veterinary Assistant

Desert Veterinary Clinic

Yuma, AZ, United States
Base: starts at $15 ph; bonus/equity: not specifie...
On-site
Animal handling and restraint
Veterinary nursing care
Drawing blood and administering medications
Desert Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with experience in animal care to join their team in Yuma, AZ. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with various species, excellent communication skills, and experience in veterinary clinical settings

Job Summary

  • This busy, 3-doctor practice sees a variety of pets providing preventative and urgent care services.
  • The clinic offers a full range of veterinary services including diagnostics, surgery, radiography, and dental care.
  • AmeriVet offers competitive pay with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and pet care discounts.

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Desert Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with experience in animal care to join their team in Yuma, AZ. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with various species, excellent communication skills, and experience in veterinary clinical settings.

Salary

Base: Starts at $15 per hour; 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 administering medications
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Laboratory and diagnostic assistance

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for exotics and wildlife
  • Bilingual Spanish speakers encouraged
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organizational skills

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years veterinary clinical experience
  • Certification from Veterinary Assistant program preferred
  • Experience with proper animal handling
  • Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience preferred
  • Laboratory skills
  • Diagnostic experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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