Veterinary Assistant

About the role

The Animal Dermatology Clinic - Tustin is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture
• Minimum of three years of Veterinary Assistant experience, including monitoring anesthesia
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Assisting in surgery
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Ability to use a stethoscope
• Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.
• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/ maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.
• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Requirements

• No weekends
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Variety of voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets
• Some traveling may be required

Qualifications

• Preparation and restraint of animals during procedures
• Assistance in surgery
• Application of bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Use of a stethoscope
• Communication with clients and patients
• Documentation and record keeping
• Dispensing medications

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Customer service orientation

Benefits

• No weekends
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Variety of voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets