Veterinary Assistant Ophthalmology
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Job Location:
Culver, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 33
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Eye Care for Animals Culver City
At Eye Care for Animals-Culver City an ophthalmology specialty hospital partnered with Thrive Pet Healthcare youll have the support tools and resources to grow your career in specialty veterinary medicine. As a hospital deeply rooted in our Los Angeles community you will experience what it is like to be a part of a team with the strength and resources of Thrives network.
Who weare
Our doctors veterinary technicians and client service representatives work side by side to deliver compassionate care with urgency and precision. We foster a culture that balances personal growth teamwork and uncompromising animal care-all while serving as trusted lifeline for our community pets needing specialty care.
Provide your best care with more bridges andlessbarriers.
As a Veterinary Assistant youll play a vital role in patient care supporting hands-on treatments facilitating diagnostics and ensuring smooth patient flow from admission to our specialty setting every shift brings unique cases meaningful learning experiences and the chance to make a real difference when pets and their families need us most.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians in ophthalmology specialty care to ensure high-quality treatment advocate for pets and educate clients with clarity and compassion.
- Assist the medical team in all aspects of patient care to maximize productivity and maintain smooth patient flow in a specialty setting
- Obtain and document detailed health histories from clients ensuring accurate and comprehensive medical records using practice systems.
- Perform moderate to advanced nursing skills including:
- Placing and maintaining intravenous catheters (IVCs)
- Collecting blood samples via venipuncture
- Administering SQ IM and IV injections
- Running in-house diagnostics and laboratory tests
- Monitoring vital signs and recognizing abnormalities
- Utilize safe and effective restraint techniques for both routine and critical patients while upholding hospital safety and stress-reduction protocols.
- Prepare patients medications and specialized equipment for examinations treatments procedures and surgical interventions.
- Maintain clean sterile and organized treatment areas exam rooms and labs to support efficient operations.
- Bonus: The team is open to both unlicensed Veterinary Assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians. We offer a structured level-based training program that helps team members build confidence and advance their skills step by step.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document medical notes and maintain accurate records.
- Commitment to practicing compassionate high-quality medicine that supports patients through every stage of care.
- Positive professional and collaborative attitude with clients patients and team members.
- Motivation to continually learn develop new skills and grow as a valued member of the emergency care team.
Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of two years experience as a veterinary assistant in an animal care are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. We have a part time location located in Torrance California that may need coverage at as well on Mondays.
YoullGrowWithUs
Here you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Ourvast diverse and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU
- Live virtual interactiveworkshops to develop valuable leadershipskills
- We offer a structured level-based training program that helps team members build confidence and advance their skills step by step.
- Scholarshipopportunities andtuition reimbursement
Benefits our care in action
Weprovidebenefits spread comprehensively across your mental physical emotional and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paidtime offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave bereavement to grieve both humans and pets andtime offfor new petadoptions
- Top quality medical dental and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
- Petperksincluding free exams discounts on products and services and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
- Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children adults and pets
- Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
- 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
- Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete
- Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan supportprogramand so much more!
Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate of$24-33/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location.
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
About Company
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
