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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Advanced Veterinary Medical Center • El Sobrante, California, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$23.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description
Advanced Veterinary Medical Center is urgently hiring an Assistant Veterinary Technician for our hospital located in El Sobrante, California.

We are a high-paced, multi-doctor practice that is open 7 days a week. With 2 doctors on staff a day, we are seeking a driven, reliable, detail-oriented, and well-versed individual to join our team as a Veterinary Assistant. We serve our surrounding communities as a full-service veterinarian. We proudly provide high-quality care and medicine to our patients and are looking to grow our team! Our team provides wellness & preventative care, urgent care, digital full body & dental radiography, dental prophylaxis, complete in-house laboratory, soft tissue & orthopedic surgeries, and more. This is a mid-level position, experience is required. (eventually expanding hours, weekend hours will be required)

Veterinary Assistants play an integral role in our hospital whether they are handling patient care, taking care of clients, assisting doctors in surgery, or providing quality nursing care to hospitalized patients. You will fully utilize your skillset and continue developing your knowledge for years! We are looking for a compassionate technician who is ready to put their skills and leadership ability to work!

Standard Expectations:
  • Uphold ethics and emphasis on sanitation and sterile technique.
  • Exhibits a pleasant, positive, and enthusiastic persona.
  • Ability to escalate feedback to management rather than partake in workplace gossip.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
  • Ability to efficiently multitask in high-stress environments (i.e.: high telephone volume, emergencies, and euthanasia).
  • Maintain telephone traffic and appointments scheduled promptly.
  • Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
  • Comfortable using multiple digital platforms (i.e.: Windows, Idexx Neo, Gmail, and Google Drive).
  • Efficiently execute all steps of AVMC's standard operating procedures.

Positions Expectations include but are not limited to:
  • Provide humane care and treatment to every patient.
  • Re-stock supplies and upkeep the treatment area and exam rooms.
  • Accurately calculate, draw, and prepare medications upon DVM request.
  • Monitor, and maintain animals under anesthesia.
  • Assist with all aspects of prophies and surgeries (i.e.: patient preparation and recovery, procedure preparation, and sterilization).
  • Initiation of emergency medical practices as necessary.
  • Ensure that each animal receives the proper vaccinations.
  • Able to draw blood, place IV catheters, take X-rays, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
  • Maintain department equipment in good working order. Report items for repair/replacement as needed to management promptly.
  • Patient assessment and physical examinations.
  • Phlebotomy and catheter placement.
  • Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique.
  • Anesthesia monitoring proficiency.
  • Routine dental prophylaxis experience.
  • Knowledge of basic IDEXX laboratory procedures.
  • Passionate about growth and development.
  • Positive attitude and TEAM player.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Exceptional customer service, and compassion for all clients and patients.
  • Adaptable to the demands of the day.
  • Ability to work efficiently, and remain calm during stressful situations.
  • Previous veterinary experience is required.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous Veterinary experience is REQUIRED.
  • Experience with Neo and IDEXX is highly preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grab, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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