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