Part-time Veterinary Assistant
About the role
We are currently looking to hire a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Alta Rancho Pet Hospital in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Responsibilities
- 3+ years clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
- A degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology or Certified Veterinary Assistant program is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
- Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
- Perform basic exam procedures
- Skilled in venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
- Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
- Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting preferred
- Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) preferred
- Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX
- Adequate client communication/education
- Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members
Requirements
Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.
Schedule: Part-time, variable shifts, some Saturday coverage required.
Location: 8677 19th St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 917010
Qualifications
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
Passion for working with animals and their owners
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
Perform basic exam procedures
Skilled in venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting preferred
Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) preferred
Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX
Adequate client communication/education
Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members
Skills
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
Passion for working with animals and their owners
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
Perform basic exam procedures
Skilled in venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting preferred
Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) preferred
Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX
Adequate client communication/education
Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members
Benefits
Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
Career development and advancement opportunities
Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, employee assistance programs, mental health benefits, HSA account with employer contributions, 401K with match, and much more
CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!
Learn more about us at: https://altaranchopet.com/
or: AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business
Pay
$17.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.
Schedule
Part-time, variable shifts, some Saturday coverage required.