Veterinary Assistant
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$20.00/hr - $30.00/hr
Description
About Us: VetnCare is a clinically led community of AAHA-accredited hospitals within the San Francisco Bay Area. We believe the best quality veterinary care comes from locally managed hospitals, and are committed to putting leadership back into the hands of veterinarians. With our comprehensive approach to general practice, which we call "Advanced General Practice," we bridge the gap between general practice and advanced care by providing consistent training and mentorship. We provide our patients and clients with access to all aspects of clinical care, including, wellness and preventative care, urgent care and internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound and x-ray, as well as numerous advanced practices including oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedic surgery and exotics.
Summary
VetnCare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at our Montclair pet hospital in Oakland, CA! Veterinary Assistants are essential to our clinic’s daily operations and play an integral part in our team. They are focused on appointments, treatments, dental cleanings, and surgical assistance. Our structured online and practical training program will help you advance your skills and knowledge in these areas. You will work closely with our doctors and provide a great experience for our patients while gaining continuing opportunities to learn new skills through our structured training program.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensures and certifications, education, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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About Us: VetnCare is a clinically led community of AAHA-accredited hospitals within the San Francisco Bay Area. We believe the best quality veterinary care comes from locally managed hospitals, and are committed to putting leadership back into the hands of veterinarians. With our comprehensive approach to general practice, which we call "Advanced General Practice," we bridge the gap between general practice and advanced care by providing consistent training and mentorship. We provide our patients and clients with access to all aspects of clinical care, including, wellness and preventative care, urgent care and internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound and x-ray, as well as numerous advanced practices including oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedic surgery and exotics.
Summary
VetnCare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at our Montclair pet hospital in Oakland, CA! Veterinary Assistants are essential to our clinic’s daily operations and play an integral part in our team. They are focused on appointments, treatments, dental cleanings, and surgical assistance. Our structured online and practical training program will help you advance your skills and knowledge in these areas. You will work closely with our doctors and provide a great experience for our patients while gaining continuing opportunities to learn new skills through our structured training program.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Physical examinations and patient assessment- TPR, Treatment Plan Presentation, Treatments
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Dentistry cleanings and x-rays
- Radiology- Full body and extremities
- Inpatient care
- Venipuncture/laboratory processing
- Catheter placement
- Training and development of junior/new veterinary assistants
- Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility preferred
- Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
- Comfortable around animals
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be capable of being cross-trained for occasional front office receptionist duties
- Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
- A team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change
- The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Generous Employer Contribution
- Health and Dependent Care Savings/Spending accounts
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k with a Generous Employer Matching Program
- RVT Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid license fees and membership dues
- Clinical Advancement Program
- Petcare Benefits
This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensures and certifications, education, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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Employment type
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Industries
Veterinary Services
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