Veterinary Assistant Emergency and Critical Care

Veterinary Assistant / ER FloatWe are hiring a Veterinary Assistant/ ER Float for our Emergency and Critical Care department. Daytime- 2 day work week. Fridays and Saturdays (10 hour shifts) 8:30a - 7pAt Pet Emergency & Specialty Center La Mesa, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!At Pet Emergency & Specialty Center, our team is dedicated to providing quality care to our patients and elevating our client experience. We have several different specialists including Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Avian and Exotics. Collaboratively we strive to provide the highest level of care, education, and understanding to our clients, their pets, and our referring veterinarians.What We Are Looking For Pet Emergency & Specialty Center is looking for an experienced veterinary assistant to join our Emergency and Critical Care Team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our patients in need. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing diagnostics.Role Responsibilities:Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.Clean and reset imaging tables and examination areas between patients.Supports and assists the ultrasound technician with preparation, positioning and holding patients for ultrasounds.Assist Veterinary technicians and doctors with routine patient care and general ER department needs.Safely handle and restrain patient for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.Stock supplies, clean equipment, and maintain cleanliness of treatment areas and patient housing.Communicate patient-related observations or concerns promptly to the appropriate veterinary team member.Experience & Skills Requirements:Previous veterinary, animal care, kennel, or customer service experience preferred but not required.Interest in veterinary medicine, emergency medicine, and diagnostic imaging.Proficient in safely handling animals of varying sizes and temperaments.Team playerEager to learn and is self-motivatedEnjoys a challenging and fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to multi-task under pressureDemonstrates consistent growth in foundational veterinary assistant skills through training and feedbackWillingness to learn and accept direction from veterinary technicians, doctors, and supervisors.You’ll Grow With Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveULive, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skillsA program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospitalEarn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary techniciansScholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursementAnd, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.Benefits – our care in action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptionsTop quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending accountPet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services up to 75 percent off, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locationsGenerously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and petsMental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions401k with employer contribution and no waiting periodContinuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to completeScholarship opportunities and student loan support programAnd so much more!Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $19-24. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 2 Day Work Week, Fridays and Saturdays (10 hour shifts). 8:30am - 7pm At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.