Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Fun Working Environment
• Interact with Pets

Job Summary
Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital is a Veterinary practice, located in beautiful Carmel Valley. We are searching for a qualified candidate to fill a part-time veterinary assistant or RVT position. This position requires an outgoing, enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate, and dependable person with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills. We are a small animal exclusive practice that is growing fast. Come work in a healthy and happy work environment with room to grow, at every level. A minimum of 2 years of professional Veterinary experience required. If you possess these qualities and are looking for a long-term commitment, we look forward to meeting you. We are a paperless practice, therefore a working knowledge of Cornerstone is ideal, but not required. Wage based on experience. Visit us at our website at www.highlandsranchanimalhospital.com to see what we are all about! Contact/send resume to Jessica Eastwood at jessica.eastwood@highlandsranchanimalhospital.com
Our clinic hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We are closed on the weekends and observed Holidays. Part time benefits after 3-month probation include: uniform costs, sick pay, discounted veterinarian services.
Responsibilities

• Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
• Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
• Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Can perform physical assessments, record observations legibly in files or computer.
• Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult.
• Knows all common vaccines and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.
• Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize.
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients.
• Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions.
• Can properly care for all surgical materials and equipment; keep the operating room properly prepared for surgery.
• Can set up clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, ear cytology and fungal cultures; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.
• Can effectively position for and take radiographs.
• Understands the use and care of IV pumps.
• Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.
• Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
• Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.
• Can perform minimal receptionist duties when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when stressed, ill or in pain.
• Can stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Is well-spoken and approaches his/her job duties in a mature nature.
• Can support and be a part of teamwork; works well with all levels of hospital team members.
• Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.
• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role
• Knowledge of animal care and handling
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
• Patience and a love for animals