Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

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Veterinary Assistant Mission Animal Hospital Location: San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Time Type: Full-Time Share Apply Now Save Job

Description: Veterinary Assistant Full-time and Part-time available San Luis Obispo, CA Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $22-25 per hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Mission Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Mission Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support tools and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds - a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrives national resources.

About You: As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play an important role in pets lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and advocate for pets and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the California Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about scheduling individualized pet health concerns and benefits offered by being part of the Thrive Healthcare Pet network.
• Assist in maintaining relevant comprehensive medical records in our PMS.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients to communicate to the veterinarians.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to learn from and support fellow team members.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent multitasking skills.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• 6 months or more as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to perform safe restraint and venipuncture on dogs and cats.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, equipment, and medications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic for others.
• Superior customer service - you must enjoy helping people as well as pets.
• Team-driven - able to follow directions, support fellow team members, and collaborate to provide exceptional care for our patients.
• Ability to work weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

About the Hospital: Mission Animal Hospital is a small animal practice located in San Luis Obispo, providing full-service medical, dental, and surgical care. We use the best of both traditional and therapies, such as herbs, homeopathy, and nutrition, to optimize our pets health. Our hospital has a collaborative, experienced team and is committed to a positive work environment - we pursue growth and learning as we strive for greatness. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence.

Serving San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Los Osos.

Benefits - Our Care in Action: Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time team members. Part-time benefits will vary.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, youll be able to make connections, access opportunities, and find support with ease.

Support for You: Youll Thrive With Us At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveULive
• Virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty hospital type or environment - across the nation
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession

About Thrive: Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets, primary specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pets life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way.

Nurture Pets & People: We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values.

Service - Delivering Exceptional Service Empathy - Leading with Care Accountability - Achieve Meaningful Outcomes Joy - Be a Source of Light Exploration - Learn to Fuel Growth Team - Connect for Success

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the community.

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