Veterinary Assistant - Swing Shift
Description
Position at Pet Emergency & Specialty Center - South County
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of South County is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant Level 2 to join our amazing team!
The Veterinary Assistant performs a vital role in our practice, promoting efficient hospital operation and provision of excellent patient care. Candidate must have a compassionate, caring and understanding attitude. Job responsibilities include, the following.
Role Responsibilities:
- Set an example of courtesy and professionalism in working with clients and coworkers.
- Assist and follow the directions of lead technicians, management and doctors.
- Perform simple treatments as directed.
- Reliably perform treatments. Ensure that treatments are kept up to date.
- Handle all animals with both caution and compassion.
- Prepare patients for surgery.
- Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, floors, cages, etc. clean at all times.
- Assist with some reception work when needed.
- Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule
- Required shifts may be scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays.You may be required to work beyond regularly scheduled shifts at times due to an unexpectedly heavy emergency caseload.
Experience & Technical skills:
* Previous veterinary assistant experience 1 year.
*Ability to multi-task and work well with others.
*Safely restrain and handling both canine and feline
*Basic medical terminology
*Perform basic lab work
*Basic patient assessment (weight, TPR, MM/CRT)
* Be capable of working on your feet for extended periods of time.
Our team enjoys working together and we have a positive, professional and upbeat working environment.
We have a progressive benefits package for full-time team members including:
-Health Insurance
-Vision and Dental Insurance
-401k with employer contribution
-PTO
-Annual CE credits
-Shift differentials
-Personal pet discounts, plus more!
Hourly Wage: $21-$23/hour depending on experience and skillset.
Schedule: Full time - Must have a weekend day availability. Ability to work overnight and swing shifts is a plus.
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