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We are looking for an experienced Vet Assistant to join our growing team at VCA Sacramento Animal Medical Group in Carmichael, California. If you have a passion for people and pets you might be the purrfect candidate. We are a busy 4-Doctor practice open Monday through Friday. Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting doctors and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility required. Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented" with excellent communications skills. Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job. Telephone and computer skills are necessary. Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.
Physical Requirements: Dependable attendance is required. Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions. This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day. Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions. Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone. Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.
Duties: The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job functions and job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Client Relations
2. Nursing Care
3. Housekeeping/Maintenance
4. Examinations/Assessments
5. Record Keeping
6. Anesthesia
7. Surgery
8. Radiology
9. Dentistry
10. Laboratory
11. Pharmacy
12. Marketing
We offer generous pet care discounts, 401(k), medical, dental and vision benefits, continuing education.
Starting pay range $17.00-$19.00 depending on qualifications and experience