Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills

About the role

Woodland Hills, CA

Come Join A Great Team!!

Pay rate depends on experience: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills is actively seeking a Full-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant. Here at Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills, we believe in the importance of cross-training. The ideal candidate would be compassionate towards our patients, clients, and the team. We are looking for someone with at least two years of experience but are willing to train the right candidate.

A positive and motivating attitude is a must. The ideal candidate would be confident in proper animal handling and restraint, rooming patients, assisting the technicians and veterinarians, helping with surgical recovery, drawing blood, and understanding the importance of client education and is a positive and supportive team player.

If you are that experienced veterinary assistant who is looking for that exciting, no day ever the same, fast-paced, fun, energetic vet hospital then we look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits

Benefits of working at Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills:

• Competitive Compensation
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices
• A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
• Referral program - join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!

Learn more about our clinic: Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills

Requirements

• Must be comfortable with client communication, or open to developing this skill.
• Handle animals with care
• IV catheter placement
• Venipuncture and performing in-house blood work (Idexx)
• Obtaining radiographs with knowledge of proper positioning
• Prepare patients for surgery
• Experience monitoring anesthesia
• Will assist a technician with appointments and treatments
• Provide demonstrations for owners (ie. ear cleaning, giving medications, etc)
• Have a knowledge base of commonly used medications, generate medication labels, and fill prescriptions
• Assisting clients with a positive and helpful attitude
• Cleaning and restocking
• Open availability, including Saturdays

Additional information

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At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here's what you can expect when you join our team

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.