Part-time Veterinary Assistant

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Part-time Veterinary Assistant

Location:

Monterey, CA

Description:

Aguajito Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Aguajito Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Monterey, CA. We provide best-in-class veterinary care for small animals and exotic family members—and we’ve been doing it since 1979. We offer wellness, preventative, and urgent care services including surgical and dental procedures. We were voted “Neighborhood Favorite” by Nextdoor in 2019! We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients Position Overview: The Veterinary Assistant supports the hospital by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and extraordinary service to our patients and clients. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will fully assist the DVMs and RVTs to help improve the quality of care to the patients by relieving them of technical work and achieving greater efficiency at Aguajito Veterinary Hospital. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, restraining patients, and reviewing care plans and records Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering vaccines, providing wound care management, completing laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging Assembling required supplies and instruments for procedures Fill prescriptions and administer PO, SQ, IM, IV medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner Ability to demonstrate and follow procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy Qualifications and Skills: At least 2 years of experience performing above duties Must be confident with anesthesia monitoring High School Diploma/GED Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors Available Schedule: Part-time position, must be open to weekend shifts and a flexible schedule We are open: M-F 8am-4:30pm Saturdays 8am-5pm Closed Sundays Benefits We Offer: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($20.00 - $26.00 per hour) Health, dental, and vision insurance 401k + company match Paid time off Continuing education opportunities Professional development support Mental health assistance Employee discounts on veterinary services Scrub allowance Employee Referral Program Positive and supportive work environment! Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! Aguajito Veterinary Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Job Reference ID: CPP-0000243

Company:

Aguajito Veterinary Hospital

Posted:

April 17 on HiringThing

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Part-time Veterinary Assistant

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