Senior Veterinary Assistant
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Job Location:
Walnut Creek, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 23 - 32
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Veterinary Assistant
Salary: $23-$32/hr.
Schedule: Full-Time 4x10hours. Subject to change due to hospital needs
Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek is hiring afull-time Senior Veterinary Assistanttoprovide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.
Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care client communication and veterinary procedures with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Senior Veterinary AssistantwithAnimal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek
- Acomprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance
- Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Assistveterinarians with medical and surgical procedures including anesthesia administration intubation and place IVcathetersefficiently.
- Collect skin/earcytologyand skinscraping. Evaluate organisms under the microscope.
- Preform dental prophies - take dental radiographs clean polish and chart teeth
- Conduct diagnostic tests such as blood draws urinalysis and radiography and prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
- Monitor and record patients vital signs behavior and progress during examinations treatments and recovery.
- Administer medications vaccines and treatmentsas prescribed byveterinarians including oral injectable and topical medications.
- Prepare animals for surgery andassistwith postoperative care including wound care pain management andmonitoringcomplications.
- Provide comfort and support to patients ensuring their well-being and addressing any signs of distress.
- Educate clients about their pets health treatment plans and at-home care instructions including dietary and behavioral guidance.
- Address client questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy ensuring a positive experience of pet owners.
- Assistwith the scheduling of appointments and follow-up visits as well as managing client communications and inquiries.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required;additionaleducation or certification in veterinary assisting or animal care is a plus.
- 2-5 years of veterinarian assistant experience.
- Previousexperience in a veterinary clinic or animal care setting is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of veterinary procedures animal behavior and medical terminology is an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with clients and team members.
- Ability to handle animals safely and effectively with a compassionate and patient approach.
- Good organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Professional and reliable demeanor with a commitment tomaintaininghigh standardsof practice.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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
We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians. We have experience in driving growth, cultivating exceptional staff, and overseeing operations.
