Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time)

Empire Veterinary Hospitals - Canyon Crest Animal Hospital is focused on providing professional, affordable care for your dog or cat companion. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support Veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our fast-paced, hospital practice.

The Veterinary Assistant will support the veterinarian and other hospital staff in caring for patients and the delivery of courteous and professional service to clients. General functions include receiving patients, preparing patients for examination, treatment and surgery, assisting with the delivery of these services, updating records and delivering accurate, compassionate client communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include the items listed below and other duties as needed to ensure a properly functioning veterinary hospital.

• Help maintain the flow of the Client Service Experience in accordance with position
• Assist clients in and out of the exam room by holding doors, helping with carriers or carrying items/pets as needed
• Support the DVM in the exam room by documenting patient history, generating treatment plans and presenting plans to the client for approval
• Deliver client education regarding preventive care and basic status of hospitalized pets
• Restrain pets during examinations, X-rays, ultrasounds and laboratory procedures
• Bathe and exercise pets
• Provide food and water to pets according to verbal and written instructions
• Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, exam rooms and lobby
• Vacuum, mop, and take out trash
• Launder bedding and towels
• Ensure that exam rooms remain fully stocked
• Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed
• Prepare animals for examinations and treatment
• Take vital signs
• Collect biological samples for testing including blood, urine, feces, ear swabs and skin scrapings
• Perform diagnostic imaging such as radiographs and ultrasound as directed by veterinarian
• Schedule appointments and provide client education
• Maintain and update client/patient records
• Prepare pets for hospital discharge
• Ensure that treatment areas remain fully stocked

Core Competencies

• Compassionate commitment to pet care
• Focus on client service and excellent customer service skills
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-pace environment
• Team player, supportive of others with a can-do attitude

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to problem solve as needed
• Frequently walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and to lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of veterinary hospital procedures and terminologies

Credentials and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• At least one year of recent experience working with animals in some capacity preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Riverside, CA 92507: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person