PART-TIME/FULL-TIME, Veterinary Technician/ Veterinary Assistant at Family Owned Veterinary Practice

Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale, CA is a family-owned practice looking for a part-time Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. In this position, you will be working with a small, motivated, and compassionate team that works hard to better the lives and care for our furry community. You will stay busy assisting fellow technicians and Doctors with educating clients, performing diagnostic tests, radiographs, animal restraint, proper record keeping, completing treatment plans, patient monitoring and more. This is an exciting and fun opportunity, and the ideal candidate will have experience and confidence as a veterinary assistant or technician.

To apply, experience with veterinary medicine is preferred, and you must possess the following qualities and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen:

1. The ability to work 3-5 days a week. Flexibility to work additional hours and Saturday is required.

2. OUTSTANDING customer service and a desire to create exceptional experiences for both clients and their pets. A desire to build relationships and make clients look forward to coming to Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients and team members.

4. A kind, calm, understanding and welcoming demeaner for clients and team mates alike

5. A positive and professional team player attitude.

6. Self-motivated with attention to detail.

7. A desire to learn and always do better.

8. Trust-worthy, mature, compassionate, reliable and honest.

9. Computer and technology savvy.

10. And of course, A LOVE FOR PEOPLE AND ANIMALS!

We look forward to meeting you!

Duties:
- Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals
- Perform routine procedures such as vaccinations and blood draws
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Take X-rays
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples
- Monitor the health and condition of animals before, during, and after procedures
- Maintain accurate records of patient care and treatment

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of a veterinary technician program preferred
- Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital required
- Knowledge of animal behavior, anatomy, and medical terminology
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with pet owners and veterinary staff
- Ability to handle animals with care and compassion
- Proficient in using veterinary equipment and technology
- Willingness to learn and stay updated on advancements in veterinary medicine

Job Type: Part-time/Full-Time

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, Depending on Experience

Schedule:

• 4-8 hour shifts
• Day shift
• Monday-Friday and alternating Saturdays

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Oakdale, CA 95361 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oakdale, CA 95361: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20