Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Surgery Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced fulltime Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our technical team assisting with dentals and surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have experiment placing IV catheters, drawing blood., be professional, upbeat, friendly and passionate about animals. Previous veterinary experience preferred.

Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital is a five doctor general practice, primarily seeing dogs and cats. We also provide a full service grooming department, day and long term boarding with luxury suites. We're AAHA accredited ensuring our clients and patients are provided with top of the line medicine and customer service. At Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital we take pride in what we do! If you have a passion for animals and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Have great people and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate calmly, clearly and effectively with both staff and clients
• Able to perform phlebotomy & experience monitoring anesthesia.
• Must be reliable, detail-oriented person and compassionate
• Provide post-op care to patients & go over discharges with clients
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• Veterinary Assistant experience 1year preferred, entry level considered
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to handle high stress situations
• Must be willing to work some weekends and flexible shifts
• Must be 18 years old or older

Benefits

Responsibilities

Shifts are 8 hours and must be willing to work some Saturdays.

We are open Monday - Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-4pm. The starting wage for this position is $18 / hr- $23.00hr. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.