What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Western Veterinary Partners?
Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our nursing team plays a vital role in providing exceptional patient care, especially during anesthetic procedures and in delivering thorough client education.
In this role, you will assist during exams and treatments while coordinating with your team to manage the veterinarian’s orders. You will work closely with your colleagues to ensure the highest standards of patient care while maintaining an efficient workflow to keep appointments and procedures on schedule. This position is ideal for those who have good basic nursing skills and excel in client engagement.
This is a full-time position with 8-hour shifts scheduled Sunday-Thursday.
Full-time Benefits And Compensation
Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital believes in providing a Fear Free experience for people and patients. We provide a broad spectrum of procedures, sound advice, and stress-free veterinary care to small animals and pocket pets. In addition to general wellness, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, our team also provides holistic services (such as acupuncture), practices Reiki, and works closely with specialists for more intensive procedures and orthopedics. Our facility is well-equipped and full of incredible teammates who love people as much as they do animals. Our RVTs are well-utilized and many of our staff members are Fear Free certified professionals. Easily accessed off Auburn Blvd, our hospital is in a great location about 10 miles from downtown Sacramento.
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In this role, you will assist during exams and treatments while coordinating with your team to manage the veterinarian’s orders. You will work closely with your colleagues to ensure the highest standards of patient care while maintaining an efficient workflow to keep appointments and procedures on schedule. This position is ideal for those who have good basic nursing skills and excel in client engagement.
This is a full-time position with 8-hour shifts scheduled Sunday-Thursday.
Full-time Benefits And Compensation
- Compensation: $20-23/hour, based on experience and skill set
- Bonus package: $500 for those with 3 years of consecutive, current VA experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with choice of United Healthcare or Kaiser Permanente
- Life insurance, disability and 401k options
- Paid holidays, CA sick time and PTO with annual accrual up to 3 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- 3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Venipuncture and administering injections
- Surgical set up and assistance
- Assisting with radiographs
- Inpatient nursing including collecting vital signs, keeping medical records and administering treatments as prescribed
- Familiarity with Cornerstone software and Fear Free patient handling is a plus!
Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital believes in providing a Fear Free experience for people and patients. We provide a broad spectrum of procedures, sound advice, and stress-free veterinary care to small animals and pocket pets. In addition to general wellness, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, our team also provides holistic services (such as acupuncture), practices Reiki, and works closely with specialists for more intensive procedures and orthopedics. Our facility is well-equipped and full of incredible teammates who love people as much as they do animals. Our RVTs are well-utilized and many of our staff members are Fear Free certified professionals. Easily accessed off Auburn Blvd, our hospital is in a great location about 10 miles from downtown Sacramento.
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Salary : $500
