Job Description
Shadow Hills Pet Clinic is currently looking to hire an
Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves pets and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have
experience with rooming patients, drawing blood, radiology, assisting in surgeries, and proper animal handling & restraint , and being a positive and motivating team member.
- Salary: $20 - 25 per hour, and depends on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.
- Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday. Closed on Saturday, Sunday and all federal holidays.
- Location: 11814 Sheldon St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Who We Are: Shadow Hills Pet Clinic is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Dr. Satish Mohan and Dr. Varun Prabhakar have years of experience of treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm. Our busy, 3-doctor established practice is a high-volume, high-performing team of veterinary assistants and client service team members. We are looking to add an adaptable, efficient RVT to our team!
What Our Clients Say: "We love Shadow Hills Pet Clinic. We've brought all our family pets here for years. We appreciate how attentive and caring they are. We absolutely trust them with our beloved pets which is why we make the the drive there." Nancy E.
Who You Are: - 2+ years clinical experience as a veterinary assistant required
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
- Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
- Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories
- Perform basic exam procedures, vitals
- Skilled in venipuncture/blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
- Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
- Comfortable with monitoring general anesthesia and surgical assisting, post-operative care and recovery
- Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX; AVL
- Excellent client communication/education
- Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members
What Makes Us Different - Referral program - join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!
Learn more about us at: AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business
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At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
- A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Currently hiring, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work,