Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Anza Animal Clinic is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location:

3575 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Clinic Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm

Compensation

$19-23 based on experience

We are looking for a self-starter who enjoys utilizing their multi-tasking skills for a fast-paced environment. The veterinary assistant will lead routine exam rooms by obtaining the patient’s history, prepare and discuss core vaccines, communicate with the DVM and veterinary technicians on diagnostics, dispense medications, and client communications.

Our ideal candidate has 2-3 years of industry experience, is comfortable with basic veterinary assisting skills such as restraint, blood draws, lab work, and day-to-day operations of a veterinary hospital. Knowledge of Fear Free techniques and AVImark software are a plus!Â

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant provides support to the medical staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act focused on room and pharmacy assistance. The

veterinary assistant and veterinary technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold
  
  

the

Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.

• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care
  
  

by

scheduling appointments, taking payments

and check-ins.

• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms
  
  

and accurate information.

• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be
  
  

proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.

• Ability to demonstrate p
  
  

atience

and composure in stressful situations,

and

ability to

handle a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to
  
  

stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.

• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing
  
  

and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently

• The employee must also be confident around pets.
  
  

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees