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General Practice Veterinary AssistantPetVet Care Centers' Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a General Practice Veterinary Assistant to join their team! At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve. With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:Local autonomy with national supportCareer mobility and development opportunitiesA collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes firstYou care for pets. We care for you.Position OverviewJoin our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.At Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital, in Capitola, California, we provide Gold Standard Care not just to our patients, but to our staff as well. We take pride in maintaining a strong culture where we work together to ensure continued growth and support in every role within the hospital. We are also located just down the street from the beach, so lunch breaks can be enjoyed with a refreshing ocean view!Why Join Us:We are a high-volume General Practice, and we see everything here ranging from general wellness exams, to urgent/emergent visits depending on our availability.We all work as a team at this practice and put patient care and employee well-being at the top of our priority list.We are also lucky enough to be located right down the street from the beach, and many great restaurants and shops!Key ResponsibilitiesProvide compassionate care to all patientsGreet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrivalTriage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).Calm and soothe anxious patientsAssist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraintPerform laboratory tests and take radiographsOperate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviorsCommunicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plansMaintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundryBath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their releaseAdhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulationsUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsMaintain accurate medical recordsShow up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shiftPromote hospital products and services and support the organizationRespond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)Qualifications (Required)Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this positionHigh school diploma or equivalentHands-on animal careClinical/Admin servicesSafe animal handling practicePreferred Skills (Nice to Have)PMS softwareSchedule: Part-Time, Day shift, daily business needs for 4-6 weeksPay Range: $18.57—$22.69 USDPetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/VPetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Worksite address
capitola, CA, 95010, US
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