Veterinary Assistant

Desert Veterinary Clinic

Yuma, AZ, United States
Base: starts at $15 ph, depends on experience, edu...
Animal handling and restraint
Nursing care in hospital setting
Drawing blood
We are currently looking to hire an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Desert Veterinary Clinic in Yuma, Arizona

Job Summary

  • We are currently looking to hire an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Desert Veterinary Clinic in Yuma, Arizona.
  • Our busy, 3-doctor practice sees a variety of pets providing preventative and urgent care services.
  • Competitive pay with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more!

Matching Summary

We are currently looking to hire an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Desert Veterinary Clinic in Yuma, Arizona.

Salary

Base: Starts at $15 per hour, depends on experience, education, licensure, and certifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pet care discounts, Continuing education allowance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • animal handling and restraint
  • nursing care in hospital setting
  • drawing blood
  • placing IV catheters
  • administering medications

Nice-to-have

  • passion for exotic animals
  • bilingual Spanish speakers
  • client education
  • team player

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years veterinary clinical experience
  • Certification from Veterinary Assistant program preferred
  • Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
  • Experience with proper animal handling
  • Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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