Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialty Referral Clinic seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Location: Murrieta, CA 92562

We are a busy single veterinarian specialty referral clinic looking to expand our team with place for a motivated, high energy, positive, experienced team player that is proficient in a busy clinical setting, able to stay focused and on task in a fast-paced environment that requires multi-tasking to prioritize duties.

Veterinary Assistant Tasks include: performing routine eye tests on patients, exam room preparation; communicating with clients to promote compliance with treatment plans; data entry in medical and exam records, lab sample collection and processing; the ability to work calmly and safely with animals of various species including exotic pets and horses if needed, safe animal restraint; assisting with patient preparation for surgical patients; operating room set up; anesthetic monitoring; surgical instrument care and sterilization; medication refills and prescriptions. In patient care and husbandry. Maintaining hospital hygiene.

Requirements: Complete 3-month probation/ training period prior to receiving benefits and any pay increases.

Salary: Pay commensurate with work skills and experience. 

·         Lower-level $17.00/hour. Upper-level TBD.

Job Type: Full-time Monday through Friday

Essentials:

• Full-Time Monday through Friday availability.
• English language- medical and business/professional fluency.
• Computer and keyboarding skills.
• Experience with handling and restraining animals.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and disease.
• Basic understanding of veterinary anatomy.
• Basic understanding of operating room (OR) and sterility protocols.
• Basic knowledge of veterinary anesthesia monitoring.
• Proficiency in required skills will be assessed.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds.
• Physically able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Drug, alcohol, smoking, and vape-free environment.
• Dress code compliant. Uniforms provided.
• OSHA compliant.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

Work Location: In-person, on-site only. No remote or off-site duties available.

Benefits:

·         Paid time off

·         Health insurance

·         401(k) matching

·         Employee discount

·         And more!

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Must be able to reliably commute to Murrieta, CA 92562

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Animal Eye Vet is a veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice in Murrieta, CA providing advanced eye care for companion animals and other species. Our small, dedicated team works closely together to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a fast paced clinical environment.

Company Description

Animal Eye Vet is a veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice in Murrieta, CA providing advanced eye care for companion animals and other species. Our small, dedicated team works closely together to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a fast paced clinical environment.