What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Center Veterinary Clinic?
Center Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA Accredited General Practice and Urgent Care clinic located in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, CA. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and supportive work environment and as part of our commitment to professional growth, we provide opportunities for continuing education.
Why Join Center Veterinary Clinic? It is from our passion for animals, dedication to our profession, and respect of the human-animal bond that forms a well established reputation within our community. With a long-term, experienced support staff dedicated to providing exceptional care, YOU will have the opportunities to thrive professionally, including:
- Competitive Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k company match
- Growth Opportunities: Continuing education and professional development support
- Work-Life Balance: PTO, mental health assistance, and opportunity to work 4 days a week!!
- Perks: Employee discounts on services, a scrub allowance, and a referral program
- A Welcoming Team: We encourage collaboration and engagement
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: admitting patients for procedures and exams, animal restraint, maintaining animal records and documenting conditions and updates, venipuncture including catheter placement, administering PO, SQ, IM, and IV medications, filling prescription's, completing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, and educating clients on veterinary medicine
What We're Looking For: A Veterinary Assistant who can expertly navigate fast-paced settings, is dedicated to professional growth, and can build a positive work environment. This role requires compassion, teamwork, and reliability.
What You Need to Succeed:
- At least two years of veterinary medicine experience
- Confidence with rooming patients, grabbing history, and reviewing treatment plans with owners
- Full-time, weekend and evening availability is a must (shifts can end at 9pm)
- Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations and open to receiving constructive feedback
- Must work effectively, independently or on a team, while consistently demonstrating compassion and empathy for pets and their owners
- Great communication, time management, and attention to detail
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Center Veterinary Clinic is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Salary : $20 - $22