Veterinary Assistant - Tarzana Pet Clinic!

Join A Great Team!!

Tarzana, California

The starting pay rate for this position is $19.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications. 

Are you passionate about helping pets and their people? If so, we may be the perfect fit! We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our already amazing team. At Tarzana Pet Clinic, we offer a competitive wage, training, and benefits. While we value experience, we hire for attitude and aptitude. We train for excellence. Join us to make a difference!

We are a busy, small animal general practice with three doctors looking for a full-time veterinary assistant to help enhance our partnership with our clients and patients. You will help create lifelong relationships with our patients so we can provide trusted, personalized care. You will be expected to learn to restrain during examinations and treatments, maintain hospital cleanliness, prepare laboratory samples, administer medications and immunizations, and so much more!

We are seeking someone with:

• Professionalism
• Reliability
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
• Customer Service Experience
• Punctuality
• Basic Computer Skills
• Team-Oriented Personality
• Determination and Drive
• Positive Can-Do Attitude
• Personability
• Hustle

Requirements:

• 2+ years of veterinary experience
• Must be able to type 40 wpm
• Experience with Cornerstone (highly preferred)
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Knowledge of medications and vaccines
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
• Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Placing IV catheters
• Laboratory skills such as ear and cytology, HM5, Vetscan, Sedivue
• Applicants should be able to physically stand for long hours and lift to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to work 9-hour weekday shifts with 1-hour unpaid lunch and 5+ hour shifts on Saturdays.

Qualifications 

• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant. 

• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred – or eligibility to obtain licensure based on state requirements. 

• A degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program is preferred but not required. 

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Responsibilities 

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures. 

• Safely handle and restrain animals; administer medications and vaccines. 

• Collect lab samples and maintain accurate patient records. 

• Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment. 

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What Makes Us Different 

• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid! 

• Career development and advancement opportunities. 

• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!  

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Learn more about us at Tarzana Pet Clinic or AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business