Veterinary Assistant

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** Victoria Animal Hospital
** in Riverside, California is looking for a
** Veterinary Assistant
** to join our team.  This busy 1-doctor hospital has a dedicated team to provide exceptional care to the dogs and cats in the surrounding community.
* ** Salary:** $19.00 – 21.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.
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* Schedule:

** Full-time, Five 8-hour shifts per week. Saturday coverage is required.  Closed Sunday and Major Holidays.
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* Location:

** 3400 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
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* Who We Are:

**** Victoria Animal Hospital
** is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in Riverside, California. The doctors and team aim to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent 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 excellent staff!
** What Our Clients Say:**"Victoria Animal Hospital is an amazing veterinary establishment. We brought our sick kitty in, and they treated him with such love and care. We felt that we were not taken advantage of and they just did what they needed to do to help our kitty get better. We now visit them every three months to get our kitty tested to make sure the medication he is on is working.

They are very knowledgeable and informative. I recommend this animal hospital." Michelle M.
** Who You Are:**
* ** 1+ years clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
*** A degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology or Certified Veterinary Assistant program is preferred but not required.
* Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
* Passion for working with animals and their owners
* Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
* Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
* Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories
* Perform basic exam procedures
* Skilled in venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
* Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
* Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting
** preferred
* ** Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
** preferred
* ** Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX;
* Excellent client communication/education
* Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members
** 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!or:#LI-RT1

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.
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