Weekend Veterinary Assistant (Experienced)
Description
At West Hills Animal Hospital, we're looking for compassionate, experienced individuals who love furry friends just as much as we do. As a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital, no two days are the same. We treat every patient as if they were our own and strive to be a place of comfort for both pets and the people who love them.
📅 Open Shifts
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
- Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
- Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
- Administering oral medications
- Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
- Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
- Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
- Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
- Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
- Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views
- Organized
- Works well with others
- Able to follow directions
- Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
- Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
- 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
- Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
- Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
- Own transportation
- Competitive Salary ($19/hour)
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training