Veterinary Assistant

Desert Veterinary Clinic

Yuma, AZ, United States
Base: starts at $15 ph, depends on experience, edu...
Animal handling and restraint
Veterinary clinical experience
Working with cats and dogs
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 competitive pay with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more, plus pet care discounts and career development opportunities.
  • AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: Starts at $15 per hour, depends on experience, education, licensure, and certifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive pay with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Animal handling and restraint
  • Veterinary clinical experience
  • Working with cats and dogs
  • Working with exotics and birds
  • Nursing care in hospital setting

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual (Spanish) speakers encouraged
  • Passion for variety in work
  • Client education on pet health
  • Motivated and well-trained staff

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years veterinary clinical experience
  • Certification from Veterinary Assistant program preferred
  • Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
  • Experience with proper animal handling
  • Ability to perform nursing care
  • Skilled in drawing blood
  • Skilled in placing IV catheters
  • Skilled in administering medications
  • Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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