Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Veterinary Assistant - Shadow Hills Pet Clinic – Sun Valley, CA

Shadow Hills Pet Clinic is looking for an experienced veterinary assistant. Shadow Hills Pet Clinic is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in Sun Valley, California. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.

The ideal candidate is compassionate towards patients and clients, confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, monitoring surgical patients, performing blood draws and running bloodwork, placing IV catheters, knowledgeable in radiography and proper positioning, experienced with in-clinic laboratory equipment, proficient in animal handling and restraint, understands the importance of client education, and is a positive, supportive team player. A positive and motivating attitude is a must.

Learn more about our clinic:
Shadow Hills Pet Clinic – Sun Valley, CA

What makes us different:
Ameri Vet provides CE programs at no cost to you and focuses on growth, development, and community impact.

Learn more about us at: shadow Hills Pet Clinic (no external link provided in the original text).

• 2-3 years of prior veterinary experience in a clinical setting
• Surgical assisting experience
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
• TPR
• Assisting the doctor and other technical staff with restraint
• Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Placing IV catheters
• Digital radiology, including positioning
• Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing)
• Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
• Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5;
  Vetscan;
  Sedivue
• Excellent client communication & education
• CSR duties as assigned

• 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
• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required

• 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

• 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

Learn more about us at: shadow hills pet clinic

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.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.