What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center?
Description
Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. We offer growth opportunities, including paths to becoming a veterinary technician, specializing in specific fields of veterinary medicine, and potential future management positions!
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Benefits
Join Our Amazing Team as a Veterinary Assistant!
Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. We offer growth opportunities, including paths to becoming a veterinary technician, specializing in specific fields of veterinary medicine, and potential future management positions!
This is a 24-hour practice with a dynamic and engaging environment throughout the day and night. Not only will you build relationships with animals, but you will also foster strong connections with our clients.
- Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable handling animals of all species and sizes
- Knowledge of various animal medications
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients and peers
- Good computer skills
- Willing to train the right candidate
- Monday: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Friday: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Caring for special needs boarders such as diabetics, geriatrics, and epileptics
- Restraining various canine, feline, and exotic species for veterinarians and technicians
- Cleaning (sweeping, mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental suite, etc.)
- Administering oral medications
- Documenting general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
- Assisting with ER protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for emergency patients
- Preparing surgical materials and ensuring they are sterilized and ready for procedures
- Assisting LVTs with TPRs, blood pressures, and incision evaluations
- Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the on-premises ER doctor
- Capturing radiographs, including thorax and abdominal views
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to follow directions and work well with others
- Quick and efficient work style in a fast-paced setting
- Adherence to WHAH uniform standards and cleanliness
- Passion for learning and a deep love for animals
- Minimum 1 year of experience in general practice or emergency veterinary care
- Physical ability to stand, lift, and perform job duties for at least 8 hours
- Capability to lift up to 50 lbs, including large boxes, pet food, and various animal species
- Clear handwriting, effective communication, and willingness to attend staff meetings and training programs
- Reliable transportation
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
