Veterinary Assistant

2 weeks ago


Chula Vista, United States Thrive Pet Healthcare Full time

**Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of South County** is seeking an ER Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Assist and follow the directions of Technicians, Supervisors and Doctors.
- Safely retrain patients for examination, procedures and ultrasounds.
- Properly disconnect/reconnect patients from intravenous fluids.
- Be familiar with fluid pumps and troubleshooting alarms.
- Assist in setting up radiographs using proper safety precautions.
- Perform basic laboratory tests such as a CBC/CHEM/Lytes and PCV’s.
- Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, floors, cages, etc. clean.
- 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**:

- Animal restraint experience.
- Veterinary experience 6 mo. to 1 year.
- Ability to multi-task and work well with others.
- Accountable
- Self-motivated.
- Detail-oriented.
- Able to remain calm in stressful situations.
- 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 Continuing Education credits
- Personal pet discounts, plus more

**Hourly Wage**:$18-$19/hour depending on experience and skillset.

**Schedule**: Full time - Must have a weekend day availability. The ability to work mornings and swing shifts is a plus.


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