Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Westside Animal Hospital
Core
Support 7 doctors in a high-volume small animal hospital by performing nursing care, surgical assistance, and diagnostic procedures.
Role type
Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Patient care and diagnostic support for small animals, birds, and their owners
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Small animal clinical care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling and restraint, IV catheter placement, blood draws, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance (intubation, pre/post-op care), dental procedures (scaling, polishing), laboratory skills (cytology), diagnostic imaging (radiology, ultrasound-guided cystocentesis)
Preferred skills
Experience with birds, knowledge of animal behavior
Technologies
Digital radiology, dental radiology, ultrasound, IV catheters, anesthesia monitors
Responsibilities
Perform nursing care, assist with dental procedures, monitor anesthesia during surgery, conduct blood draws and lab work, handle and restrain various species
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC