Veterinary Assistant

San Luis Obispo, CA

Veterinary Assistant

Full-time and Part-time available

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $22-25/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Mission Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Mission Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the California Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about scheduling, individualized pet health concerns, and benefits offered by being part of the Thrive Healthcare Pet network.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records in our PMS.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients to communicate to the veterinarians.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to learn from and support fellow team members.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent multitasking skills.

• 6 months or more as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to perform safe restraint and venipuncture on dogs and cats.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, equipment, and medications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic for others.
• Superior customer service – you must enjoy helping people as well as pets.
• Team Driven – able to follow directions, support fellow team members, and collaborate to provide exceptional care for our patients.
• Ability to work weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Mission Animal Hospital is a small animal practice located in San Luis Obispo, providing full-service medical, dental, and surgical care. We use the best of both traditional and therapies – such as herbs, homeopathy and nutrition – to optimize our pet's health. Our hospital has a collaborative experienced team and a committed to positive work environment – we pursue growth and learning as we strive for greatness.

We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence.

Serving San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Los Osos.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Note:

The benefits listed above apply to full-time team members. Part-time benefits will vary.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition…