What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Plaza Del Amo Hospital.?

Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant / Technician

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced fulltime Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our technical team assisting with patient exam rooms. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills, as the role will involve interacting directly with clients, be professional, upbeat, friendly and passionate about animals. Previous veterinary experience preferred.

Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital is a five doctor general practice, primarily seeing dogs and cats. We also provide a full service grooming department, day and long term boarding with luxury suites. We’re AAHA accredited ensuring our clients, patients and staff are provided with top of the line medicine and customer service. At Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital we take pride in what we do! If you have a passion for animals and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Have great people and customer service skills
Ability to communicate calmly, clearly and effectively with both staff and clients
Must be reliable, detail-oriented person and compassionate
Veterinary Assistant experience 1year preferred, entry level considered
Knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to handle high stress situations
Must be willing to work some weekends and flexible shifts
Must be 18 years old or older

Benefits

For fulltime associates medical, dental and vision insurance plans for you and your family

Paid vacation and sick days

Free mental health sessions through support EAP

401(k) with company matching

Employee pet discounts

Uniforms

Many more benefits not listed

Responsibilities

Warmly greet clients in-person, load clients and patients into exam rooms

Experience in animal handling and restraint

Run basic laboratory tests

Taking diagnostic radiographs

Take patient vitals

Able to administer vaccines and beginning phlebotomy

Providing client education about vaccines, flea prevention, medication and discharge plans

Go over wellness plans and provide billing estimates to clients

Have a great work ethic, be honest and a team player

Detail oriented, multi-tasking abilities and self-starter

Handling refill requests and filling prescriptions

Assist veterinarians with client visits, estimates, discharges and call backs

Provide excellent customer service and help maintain a positive client experience

Able to accurately record and maintain patient medical records, including history, diagnostics, treatments and vaccinations in veterinary practice management software

Able to work some weekends and all shifts

Contribute to a positive, fun and professional work environment

Restock supplies

Light housekeeping duties keeping all areas clean

Able to lift up to 40lbs

Shifts are 8 hours and must be willing to work some Saturdays.

We are open Monday - Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-4pm. The starting wage for this position is $17.27 / hr- $22.00hr. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Salary : $17 - $22

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