Veterinary Assistant

Desert Veterinary Clinic

Yuma, AZ, United States
Starts at $15 ph; benefits: medical, dental, visio...
Animal handling and restraint
Veterinary clinical experience
Proper animal handling
Our busy, 3-doctor practice sees a variety of pets providing preventative and urgent care services

Job Summary

  • Our busy, 3-doctor practice sees a variety of pets providing preventative and urgent care services.
  • We offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you, including competitive pay with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more.
  • AmeriVet is committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success, offering tailored development programs and mentorship.

Matching Summary

Our busy, 3-doctor practice sees a variety of pets providing preventative and urgent care services.

Salary

Starts at $15 per hour; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Animal handling and restraint
  • Veterinary clinical experience
  • Proper animal handling
  • Working with cats and dogs
  • Drawing blood and administering medications

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual (Spanish) speakers encouraged
  • Passion for exotics and wildlife
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Client education

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years veterinary clinical experience
  • Certification from Veterinary Assistant program preferred
  • Experience with proper animal handling
  • Ability to perform nursing care
  • Skilled in drawing blood
  • Anesthesia monitoring preferred
  • Laboratory skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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