Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

JOB DESCRIPTION: Veterinary Assistant & Receptionist

JOB TITLE: Veterinary Assistant & Receptionist

DEPARTMENT: Staff

REPORTS TO: Veterinarian and Clinic Manager

WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Clinic Surgeon, Clinic Manager, Staff and Volunteers

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is full-time or part-time. Candidates must be willing to occasionally cover shifts at other CAMP locations.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: This position encompasses two key areas of responsibility: general veterinary assistant duties associated with a day of surgery at a high volume spay / neuter and/or community medicine clinic, and reception duties.

Job Summary:

General veterinary assistant duties, collaborating with surgeons and staff on patient care.

Job Description:

The job vet assistant includes many generalized veterinary assistant duties as well as very specific duties performed by only the vet assistant. This job is highly detail oriented as well as repetitive in nature. The vet assistant oversees and ensures the quality of care of each patient that passes through CAMP. The vet assistant will interact with the public on a daily basis as well as handling patients that come into the clinic while checking out patients and assisting with vaccine clinic patients. It is necessary in this position to be able to supervise, train and cross train staff members as well as volunteers. Additionally, it is essential to be able to speak knowledgeably to clients about responsible animal ownership as well as surgical procedures, vaccine protocols, other CAMP protocols and animal education issues. The assistant should have the ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. At all times, this position requires the assistant to provide quality service to clients, patients and staff and to represent CAMP. in a courteous and professional manner.

It is imperative as a CAMP employee that a positive and constructive attitude is always present while on shift with CAMP. Additionally, merit raises are based on taking initiative and generating ideas that will move CAMP toward achieving the organization’s vision, mission and goals.

General Vet assistant Duties:

• General Veterinary assistant Duties
• Collect animal from owner, tag and complete paperwork
• Release patients to clients and inform of post surgical care
• Answer questions from clients about surgical procedures and CAMP protocols
• When necessary, conduct pre-surgical exams assuring animals are able to undergo anesthesia safely
• Restrain animals for various procedures including blood draws, catheter placement and physical exam by veterinarian
• Administer subcutaneous injections
• Clean area at end of surgery
• Work with shelter animals and know shelter animal procedures
• Ability to lift and carry animals to and from all areas of the facility, including between front reception, prep, surgical and/or kennel areas
• Other duties as assigned

Specific Vet assistant Duties:

• Administer vaccinations, microchips, flea/tick/ear mite control while animal is recovering from anesthesia
• Perform nail trims and ear tipping on animals as required
• Run Felv/Fiv snap tests, record and report results
• Assist in caring for all equipment i.e. convective warmer, ultrasonic cleaner, microchip scanner etc
• Clean, sonicate, and lubricate all surgical instruments
• Assemble and sterilize surgical packs
• Clean endotracheal tubes
• Launder all surgical drapes and wraps

Language:

English (Required)

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelors, or High School Diploma (Required)

What we offer:

• Work/life balance:
• generous paid vacation
• paid sick time
• paid holidays
• paid employee vitality program to incentivize self-care
• Industry-leading benefits: employer contributions for- employee medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer contribution for dependent care, 401(k) with employer-funded contributions after one year of service, life and long-term disability insurance, and employee vitality program to reimburse gym, wellness memberships and more
• Support: CAMP offers professional development programs to foster personal and professional growth, including $5,000 RVT scholarship program, tuition and CE reimbursement
• Impact: CAMP is one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the Los Angeles region, so you will be making a difference right here at home

Our EEO Policy:

CAMP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in CAMP’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CAMP. Please inform CAMP if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

CAMP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Please don’t forget to attach your resume and cover letter to complete your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22