Veterinary Assistant

Company: VetnCare
Location: Soledad
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Founded in 2011 by veterinarians for veterinarians, VetnCare is a clinically led group of AAHA accredited hospitals within the San Francisco Bay Area that focuses on providing exceptional clinical care to patients throughout their lives. We were founded on the belief that the only way to uphold the integrity of veterinary medicine is to put leadership back into the hands of veterinarians, not corporate agendas.Our goal is to bridge the gap between general practice and advanced care by providing our patients and clients with access to all aspects of clinical care, including general practice, wellness, advanced surgery, advanced imaging, as well as numerous advanced practices (including oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedic surgery and exotics amongst others).We're looking for an exceptional Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!In this role, you'll provide exceptional patient care, including:venipunctureIV catheter placementrunning lab worktaking X-raysgiving injections (IV, IM, SQ), inducing anesthesia, intubation and monitoring anesthesiadental prophylaxisTo be outstanding in this role, you'll need the following:excellent verbal communication skillsstrong organizational skills, as well as the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-taska keen eye for detailconscientiousness, and a commitment to providing an exceptional standard of care for our patientsdependability, trustworthiness and reliabilitythe ability to work weekends as neededthe ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs on your own, and to be able to squat, kneel down and/or lean over for long periods of timea genuine love for this job, and the ability to have fun doing it!We offer a competitive and expanding compensation and benefits package, including:Competitive pay rates with paid time off and paid holidaysMedical, dental and vision insurance with low premiums, plus flexible spending accounts and dependent care account401k with employer matchContinuing education allowance plus in-house CE opportunities Discounts on veterinary services and pet insurance for up to 3 pets Opportunities for growth, clinical advancement, and career developmentStarting pay - $20/hr

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