Why You'll Love This Job

Grow a successful career based on your love for animals when you join the Gateway Pet Hospital family in our Veterinary Assistant position in San Ramon, CA!
We are counting on you to help shape the future of PP&V because, here, we know it is our employees' valuable contributions that lead to our overall success. You will benefit from a large support network while also maintaining the individuality that sets you apart. Your hard work and dedication as a Veterinary Assistant will pay off as you build important relationships both within the workplace and the surrounding pet community. Add to your knowledge base and increase your skills as you work alongside veterinary professionals. Enjoy job satisfaction and receive benefits that include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401k with a 3% match.
It is an extraordinary time to start your career at Gateway Pet Hospital! Apply for our Veterinary Assistant job opening today!
Learn more about this hospital: www.gatewayvetsanramon.com

Responsibilities

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

• Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients following OSHA guidelines
• Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
• Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure safety of patients and people
• Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors
• Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctors request to fill or refill medications
• Take temperatures, samples, vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.

Required Skills

Veterinary Assistant Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a good attitude and contribute to a positive work environment
• Strong English — written and verbal language skills
• Animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction experience preferred but not required
• Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, labwork, radiology, and pharmacology highly preferred