Job Description
Ohana Urgent Care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
Our assistants play a vital role in fast-paced, high-quality patient care. In this urgent care environment, you'll assist with triage, support the veterinarian during exams and treatments, perform diagnostics, place IV catheters, administer medications, and monitor hospitalized or recovering patients. You'll also communicate clearly with clients, helping them understand their pet's condition and treatment plan with compassion and confidence.
In this role, you'll work closely with your team to prioritize cases, follow the veterinarian's direction, and help ensure efficient patient flow. This position is ideal for assistants who thrive in a dynamic setting, are excellent multitaskers, and want to fully utilize their technical and communication skills.
This is a full-time position, with a 5/8 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday. Full-time benefits and compensation**: - Compensation: $22-$28 per hour, for each hour worked*
- Bonus package: $500 - $2000 based on experience and licensure
- CE allowance: Up to $1,000 annually based on licensure and tenure
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
Minimum qualifications and skill set: - 3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Blood draws
- Catheter placement
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Working as a team player
Come join our 'Ohana! Ohana means 'family' in Hawaiian, and it is not just the name of our hospital it is also the influence behind the culture of our hospital, from clients, patients, our local community, our animal rescue partners, to our fellow staff members. We have a simple but profound mission to provide "Compassionate care for our Ohana, our Family." Part of caring for our team members includes investing in education/training, excellent benefits, and mentoring.
We specialize in providing compassionate care and the highest-quality medical, surgical, dental and wellness health care for dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, and select reptiles. We have 15 doctors amongst our three locations (Ventura and Santa Paula) and are looking for compassionate people to join our amazing team. All applicants must have excellent communication skills, be dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented with a passion to grow personally and professionally.
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*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant's education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors. **During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP 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, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday,