Job Description

Veterinary Assistant - Overnight & Swing Shift

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Pet Emergency & Specialty Center - South County

Location

: Chula Vista, CA, 91910

Time Type

: Full-Time

Description

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus being offered to eligible and qualified Veterinary Assistants.

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Pet Emergency and Specialty South County, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring Veterinary Assistants.

Shift type: Veterinary Assistant - Overnight & Swing Shift

The ER Exam Room/Veterinary Assistant performs a vital role in our practice, is responsible for assisting the Technicians and Client Service Rep in providing supportive patient care and client service as well as maintaining a clean hospital environment. Candidate must have a compassionate, caring and understanding attitude. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.
We are hiring two Veterinary Assistant Positions to fill the below schedule needs:
Candidate 1:

Sunday

&

Monday

7pm-5:30am (Vet Assistant),

Tuesday

5pm - 3:30am (Receptionist) &

Thursday

5pm-3:30am (Vet Assistant)
Candidate 2:

Monday

5:30pm-4am (Receptionist),

Tuesday

,

Thursday

&

Friday

5pm-3:30am (Vet Assistant)
Role Responsibilities:Assist and follow directions of CSR supervisor, Lead Techs and Doctors. Safely restrain 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 patients for radiographs using proper safety precautions. Perform basic laboratory tests such as CBC/CHEM/Lytes and PCV's. Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, floors, cages, etc. clean at all times. Load clients and patients into exam rooms. Answer phone as needed Maintain communication with CSR's regarding patient care. Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule. Required shifts may be scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays. You may be required to work beyond regularly scheduled shifts at times due to an unexpectedly heavy emergency caseload.

Experience & Technical skills:Credentials as a Veterinary Assistant preferably Veterinary experience Animal restraint experience. 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.
We have a progressive benefits package for full-time team members including:Health Insurance Vision and Dental Insurance 401k with employer contribution PTO Annual Continuing Education support through free courses, CE credits Personal pet discounts. And much more!
Hourly Wage: $18-$20/hour depending on experience and skill set. Full time - Must have a weekend day availability. The ability to work swing and overnight shifts is a plus.