Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

Job DescriptionSurgery Veterinary Technician or Veterinary AssistantJob DescriptionWe are looking for a dynamic and experienced fulltime Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our technical team assisting with dentals and surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have experiment placing IV catheters, drawing blood., be professional, upbeat, friendly and passionate about animals. Ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of veterinary surgical and anesthesia procedure experience. Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital is a four doctor general practice, primarily seeing dogs and cats. We also provide a full service grooming department, day and long term boarding with luxury suites. We're AAHA accredited ensuring our clients and patients are provided with top of the line medicine and customer service. At Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital we take pride in what we do! If you have a passion for animals and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.QualificationsHave great people and customer service skillsAbility to communicate calmly, clearly and effectively with both staff and clientsAble to perform phlebotomy & experience monitoring anesthesia.Must be reliable, detail-oriented person and compassionateProvide post-op care to patients & go over discharges with clientsSterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipmentVeterinary Assistant experience 1year preferred, entry level consideredKnowledge of veterinary medicine and terminologyStrong attention to detail and follow-throughAbility to handle high stress situationsMust be willing to work some weekends and flexible shiftsMust be 18 years old or olderBenefitsFor fulltime associates medical, dental and vision insurance plans for you and your familyPaid vacation and sick daysFree mental health sessions through support EAP401(k) with company matchingEmployee pet discountsUniformsMany more benefits not listedResponsibilitiesWarmly greet clients in-person, load clients and patients into exam roomsExperience in animal handling and restraintRun basic laboratory tests and perform phlebotomyTake diagnostic radiographsTake patient vitals and monitor anesthesiaAble to administer vaccines and basic math calculationsProviding client education about vaccines, flea prevention, medication and discharge plansGo over wellness plans and provide billing estimates to clientsHave a great work ethic, be honest and a team playerDetail oriented, multi-tasking abilities and self-starterHandling refill requests and filling prescriptionsAssist veterinarians with client visits, estimates, discharges and call backsProvide excellent customer service and help maintain a positive client experienceAble to accurately record and maintain patient medical records, including history, diagnostics, treatments and vaccinations in veterinary practice management softwareAble to work some weekends and all shiftsContribute to a positive, fun and professional work environmentRestock suppliesLight housekeeping duties keeping all areas cleanAble to lift up to 40lbsShifts are 8 hours and must be willing to work some Saturdays. We are open Monday - Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-4pm. The starting wage for this position is $18/hr- $23.00hr. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us: • We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com • All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com • There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at ...@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA! NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.