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Experienced Veterinary Assistant or RVT
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Description:
Westchester Veterinary Center & Cat Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Assistant or RVT to join our team! Westchester Veterinary Center & Cat Clinic is located in Los Angeles, CA, just down the street from the Los Angeles International Airport. We are a full service hospital that provides wellness and diagnostic care, advanced dental care, and regenerative medicine that includes, laser therapy, stem cell therapy, and acupuncture to our patients. For our feline patients, we offer a separate reception area and examination room for an extra level of comfort and safety. At Westchester Veterinary Center & Cat Clinic, we like to provide high quality, compassionate veterinary care by educating our clients about any treatment or diagnosis to encourage understanding. As a team, we are committed to continuing education so we can support our patients and the community in the finest way possible. Position Overview: The Veterinary Assistant supports the hospital by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and extraordinary service to our patients and clients. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will fully assist the DVMs and RVTs to help improve the quality of care to the patients by relieving them of technical work and achieving greater efficiency at Westchester Veterinary Center & Cat Clinic. Duties and Responsibilities: Use your clinical skills to provide the highest level of care Obtain health history from clients and handle patients for examination Complete lab work as required Take radiographs as directed and have an understanding of positioning and radiation safety Perform intravenous catheter placement and assist in collecting samples for diagnostics Use correct veterinary terminology to complete medical records and provide instruction and information to clients Proper drug calculations Administer injections and other treatments as directed Monitor anesthesia and prepare patients for surgery Perform dental prophylaxis and dental imaging Fill prescriptions for patients and have an understanding of commonly used medications Client education Perform duties as directed by leadership Cleanliness and organization throughout work areas Be a strong patient advocate Be a dynamic team player and communicator Qualifications and Skills: At least 3 years of experience performing above duties Confidence with anesthesia monitoring, dental assisting, and pre/post op care High School Diploma/GED Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors Available Schedule: Full-time position, must have weekend availability We are open: M-F 8am-6pm Sat & Sun 8am-4pm Benefits We Offer: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($25.00 - $30.00 per hour) Health, dental, and vision insurance 401k + company match Paid time off Continuing education opportunities Professional development support Mental health assistance Employee discounts on veterinary services Scrub allowance Educational and exciting work environment! Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! Westchester Veterinary Center & Cat Clinic is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Job Reference ID: CPP-0000223
Company:
Westchester Veterinary Center And Cat Clinic
Posted:
February 9 on HiringThing
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