Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills
Core
Provide patient care and support clinical operations in a fast-paced veterinary hospital by handling animals, assisting with exams and procedures, and preparing patients for surgery.
Role type
Part-time veterinary assistant
Builds
Patient care services and clinical support for a multi-doctor veterinary hospital
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling and restraint, Venipuncture and IV catheter placement, In-house laboratory testing (IDEXX), Radiography and patient positioning, Surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring, Medication preparation and administration
Preferred skills
Previous veterinary assistant experience (2+ years), Experience with IDEXX equipment, Comfort working in fast-paced environments, Client communication and education
Technologies
IDEXX laboratory systems, Radiography equipment
Responsibilities
Safely handling and restraining patients, Assisting veterinarians and technicians with exams and treatments, Running in-house lab tests, Obtaining diagnostic radiographs, Preparing patients for surgery, Monitoring anesthesia, Demonstrating basic at-home care to clients, Cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC