What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Assistant position at Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties Inc?
Veterinary Dental Specialties – Dublin is hiring a part-time experienced Veterinary Assistant. Candidates should have a passion for dentistry, anesthesia, and exceptional client and patient care. Come join our team of not only veterinary dentists, but also work alongside a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist.
This position earns a competitive wage of $27 to $30 per hour depending on experience. There is no set schedule. Work schedules are posted 3 months in advance, and shifts typically range from 10 to 12 hours.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 – 5 years of Veterinary Assistant experience in a veterinary clinic or specialty clinic as a veterinary assistant.
- Must be proficient IV catheter placement, must be comfortable monitoring anesthesia and quickly respond to anesthesia and assisting the surgeon as necessary.
- Experience with dentals and dental radiology a plus.
- High degree of emotional intelligence, work ethic and integrity skills required.
- Able to use sound judgement when dealing with confidential information.
- Able to multi-task and prioritize job duties in a busy and constantly changing work environment.
- Able to be calm and level-headed in an often-stressful work environment.
- Experience in maintaining computerized medical records; EzyVet and Cubex experience a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic animal handling, knowledge of basic animal health care.
- Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment and to communicate to build relationships with colleagues and clients is required.
- The ability to deliver exceptional client and patient services.
- Knowledge of Fear Free techniques, and Fear Free certification is preferred.
- Knowledge of common medications, and filling medications
- Dental radiography.
- Monitoring anesthesia.
- Instrument and equipment sterilization and maintenance.
- Help perform IV catheters, blood draws.
- Perform laboratory tests such as blood work and urinalysis.
- Clean and maintain medical equipment and instruments
- Provide post-operative care and monitor patients during recovery.
- Clean kennels and laundry.
Salary : $27 - $30