Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Hi! We're an expanding 4 FTE dog/cat veterinary hospital in Chico. We've been here since 1903 with multi-generational clients. Alongside our full lab suite we are a completely paperless hospital with Ezyvet/VetRadar, utilizing ipads and slack for record keeping and communication.
We are a day practice with 30 minute appointment slots, no night shifts expected. The ideal candidate must have experience in a veterinary hospital. All support staff members are cross-trained. We believe in enhancing the client experience so that they have one point of contact throughout their visit to the hospital, as much as logistically possible. Heavy use of diagnostics, dentals, and surgeries is part of our normal practice flow. We have board certified veterinary surgeons that come twice a month for orthopedic surgeries and other.
Please detail veterinary experience level and familiarity with ezyvet, vetradar, venipuncture, catheterization, cystocentesis, radiograph taking, tonometry, measuring blood pressure.
Benefits are standard although waiting/probationary periods apply to employee discounts, health insurance (blue shield PPO/delta dental/vision), and 401K.
If you are a RVT please indicate year of licensure. Non-capped CE fees as long as it is mutually agreed upon and licensing fee reimbursement apply.
Email resume/cover letter with current contact info and you will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person