Veterinary Assistant - H

Familypetvacaville

Vacaville, California, US
Base: $16.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Full-time, 4 days a week (7:45am-5:30pm)
Assist veterinarians during procedures
Handle and restrain animals
Prepare exam rooms and surgical areas
Familypetvacaville is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in various medical procedures and animal care tasks. The role requires experience in a veterinary setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • Assisting veterinarians during exams, surgeries and other medical procedures, monitoring and caring for animals before, during and after procedures.
  • Placing IV catheters, blood draws, running bloodwork, taking x-rays, and prepping/reading cytology.
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Familypetvacaville is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in various medical procedures and animal care tasks. The role requires experience in a veterinary setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $16.00/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Employee discount, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, PTO, Employee assistance program (EAP)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assist veterinarians during procedures
  • Handle and restrain animals
  • Prepare exam rooms and surgical areas
  • Clean and sterilize instruments
  • Educate pet owners
  • Place IV catheters and draw blood
  • Run in-house bloodwork
  • Take x-rays
  • Maintain patient records
  • Prepping and reading cytology
  • Clean cages and facilities

Nice-to-have

  • Work in fast-paced environment
  • Adapt to new procedures
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year experience as veterinary technician/assistant
  • Comfortable working and restraining cats and dogs
  • Comfortable around blood and surgical procedures
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to stand for long periods
  • Able to lift 40 pounds alone
  • Reliable transportation

Work Rights

Not specified

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