Job Summary
As a Veterinary Assistant you provide the foundation for delivering first-class care to dogs, cats and pocket pets. You deliver core patient treatment from preparation for exam to meticulous documentation. Your calm, pleasant demeanor belies the powerhouse of organization and medical talent you apply to your patients. You are the veterinarian's right-hand person and integral to all aspects of the hospital. A coach to your patients’ owner, you proffer gracious communication and education.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Veterinary Assistant for a minimum of two years.
- Technical skills across modern veterinary equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, ventilator, Class IV therapeutic laser, wireless Vmed surgical monitors, and the full suite of Idexx laboratory equipment.
- Work habits to self-start, multi-task and pay attention to detail, independently and on a team.
- Calm personality, even under pressure, with a flexible demeanor and the communication skills for every personality.
- Excellent references.
Description
Deliver core patient medical treatment, dental and surgical care, with veterinarian oversight. Ensure a treatment room or surgical suite is stocked, clean and ready to receive each patient. Assist the veterinarian or perform diagnostic, treatment or surgical procedures. Take xrays and facilitate ultrasound surveys. Set up and run lab tests.
Administer vaccinations and medication. Monitor patients and provide nursing care. Recognize dental and gum disease, and perform dental prophies. Conduct professional, yet personal, client update and educational communications to help caregivers truly understand treatment options, home health follow-up or next steps. Maintain meticulous medical records. The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and includes a strong benefits package.
About Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital
After half-century in the heart of the Menlo Park community, Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital has relocated to a new, state-of-the art facility in Redwood City. Our practice combines modern, team-based veterinary care with concierge services. We strive to provide excellent client communications and service, and support our employees with paid time off, continuing education and other benefits. Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person