Veterinary Assistant - Relief

Description

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of South County is seeking a Relief Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team!   

The Relief Veterinary Assistant performs a vital role in our practice, assisting the Technicians in providing supportive patient care. Candidate must have a compassionate, caring and understanding attitude. Job responsibilities include the following.    

Role Responsibilities: 

• Assist and follow the directions of Technicians, Supervisors and Doctors
• Safely retrain patients for examination, procedures and ultrasounds.  
• Properly disconnect/reconnect patients from intravenous fluids.
• Be familiar with fluid pumps and troubleshooting alarms.
• Assist in setting up radiographs using proper safety precautions.
• Perform basic laboratory tests such as a CBC/CHEM/Lytes and PCV’s.
• Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, floors, cages, etc. clean.  
• Assist with some reception work when needed.
• Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule. 

Experience & Technical skills:  

*   Animal restraint experience.  

*   Veterinary experience of 1-3 years.  

*   Ability to multi-task and work well with others.  

*   Accountable   

*   Self-motivated.   

*   Detail-oriented.   

*   Able to remain calm in stressful situations.  

*   Be capable of working on your feet for extended periods of time.    

Our team enjoys working together and we have a positive, professional and upbeat working environment. 

Hourly Wage: $19-$23/hour depending on experience and skillset.