Veterinary Assistant

Description

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Pet Urgent Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of400clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support,you’llbe 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!

Who WeAre

At Pet Urgent Care, we offer walk-in, same day appointments for dogs and cats in La Mesa and the surrounding areas.

We provide same-day, outpatient services for pets with non-life-threatening conditions that still need to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Provide your best care with more bridges andlessbarriers.

Pet Urgent Carel is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function,assistveterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintainpositive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state's Veterinary Practice Act
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and be able to go over treatment plan estimates, answering any questions the client may have.
• Assistinmaintainingrelevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical 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.
  
  

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate compassion and care for our client's animals.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with all fellow team members and clients.
• Value clienteducation andassistance with some reception work when needed.
• Has a positive "can do" attitude
• Can work collaboratively on a team and is self-directed
• Has strongproblem-solvingabilities (judgment, logic, creativity,conflict resolution).
• Flexible schedule
• 2+ years Veterinary Experience*
  
  

You’llGrowWithUs

Skills

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:

• Ourvast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactiveworkshops to develop valuable leadershipskills
• Programs designed to set new goals and grow your skillset
• Scholarshipopportunities andCE Allowance
  
  

Join us andprovideyour 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

Benefits

Weprovidebenefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paidtime off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
• Petperks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
• Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
• Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete
• Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan supportprogram
  
  

and so much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at$19 - $24 /hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofallour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse,equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.