Veterinary Assistant

* Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
* 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.
** What Makes Us Different
*** Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
* Career development and advancement opportunities.
* CE programs provided by Ameri Vet at NO cost to you!

At Ameri Vet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
* Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
* Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
* Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
* Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
* A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note:

Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At Ameri Vet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.#
** Veterinary Assistant - The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta!**## Come join our amazing team!
** San Diego, California**###
** Description
* * Join our incredible team at
** The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta
** as the next great step in your career. We are looking to add a full-time
** Veterinary Assistant
** to our team. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented team player who loves animals and is part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience rooming patients, a willingness to learn and expand their career, knowledge of equipment used, drawing blood and running bloodwork, knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning, experience with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and supportive team member.
** The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta
** is a 3-doctor hospital open from 8 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am - 5:30 pm on Saturday, closed on Sundays.
** The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta
** aims to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent quality medicine and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff!
*** The salary band for this position is $19.00 - $23.00, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.***### Requirements
* ** Must be available on Saturdays
*** 1+ years of veterinary experience (preferred)
* Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
* Passion for working with animals and their owners
* Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
* Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
** Qualifications
* * Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
** Responsibilities*
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