Experienced Veterinary Assistant
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$25 - $30 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer This job pays $6.74 per hour more than the average pay for similar jobs in your area.
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Job Description
Job Description
Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Position Summary
Experienced Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians by providing compassionate patient care, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment, and ensuring excellent client service. This position requires strong clinical skills, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.
Experienced Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians by providing compassionate patient care, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment, and ensuring excellent client service. This position requires strong clinical skills, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience.
- Able to administer vaccines , oral meds, SQ / IV / IM injections.
- IV catheter placement.
- Venipunctures.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Perform basic in house laboratory such as bloodwork, SNAP tests.
- Able to obtain quick and thorough history from owners.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records, including treatments, procedures, and observations.
- Communicate professionally with pet owners regarding patient care, medication administration, and veterinarian recommendations.
- Prepare treatment plans and cost estimates based on the veterinarian's recommendations.
Preferred:
- Experience in general practice, urgent care, or emergency medicine.
- Fear Free® certification (not required but preferred).
- CPR/RECOVER certification. (not required but preferred).
- Experience with AVImark and IDEXX. ( we can always teach you).
Benefits:
- Health insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Employee discount.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
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