Veterinary Assistant

Family Pet Hospital is currently looking to hire Veterinary Assistants to join our team!

• Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.
• Schedule: Full-time, four to five 8-hour shifts per week. Part-time, up to three 8-hour shifts per week.  Must be willing to work on Saturday.  Closed Sunday and Major Holidays.
• Location: 500 Elmira Rd suite f, Vacaville, CA 95687

Who We Are:

Family Pet Hospital is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in Vacaville, California.  Since 1991, our goal at Family Pet Hospital has been to provide high quality, compassionate, full-service health care for cats and dogs.  We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our excellent staff!

Who You Are:

If you are that veterinary assistant who is looking for an exciting, no day ever the same, fast-paced, fun, energetic veterinary hospital then we look forward to hearing from you! 

• 1+ years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary assistant
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint of cats and dogs
• Ability to perform nursing care in a veterinary hospital setting
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Collect laboratory samples for urinalysis, cytology, bloodwork, fecal analysis
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments per doctor orders
• Anesthesia monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative surgical care
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology positioning
• Ensure a clean, safe and 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 AmeriVet at NO cost to you!  

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Learn more about us at: https://www.familypetvacaville.com/  or: AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business