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Position at Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic

Veterinary Assistant

Join Our Dynamic Team of Veterinary Assistants at Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic!

Are you passionate about animals and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency department team. Our Veterinary Assistants are crucial in delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding client service.

Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic has been providing emergency veterinary services to the Solano and Napa counties since 1985. Our hospital is dedicated to offering compassionate, state-of-the-art emergency care for pets. At SPEC, we treat each pet as if they were a member of our family. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our furry patients and their families. Apply now to become a valued member of our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Compassionate Care: Utilize technical skills for diagnostic sample collection, venipuncture, radiography, medication, and fluid administration.

• Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure a clean and orderly facility by organizing and cleaning as a regular duty.

• Assist in Medical Procedures: Help with patient procedures, surgeries, anesthetic induction and monitoring, and pre/post-operative care.

• Support Doctors: Enhance the efficiency of doctors by anticipating their needs, aiding in medical care, recordkeeping, and client communication.

• Team Collaboration: Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment, assisting with various roles, including customer service tasks.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in basic office functions within a busy environment.

• Genuine love for animals and the ability to handle them with care, even when stressed, ill, or in pain.

• Flexibility to meet clinic, patient, and staff needs with a positive attitude.

• Professionalism and respect in interactions with team members.

• Calm and efficient during medical crises.

• Mature approach to job duties and excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and non-verbal).

• Physical capability to lift and restrain pets weighing at least 40 pounds and work on feet for most of the day.

Compensation: $20-23

Benefits and Perks:

• Benefits package offers comprehensive support for employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance through United Health Care UMR, with flexible spending or health savings account options. It includes complimentary short-term disability and life insurance, with additional voluntary benefits available. Employees can access mental health support via Headspace and participate in a 401K plan with company matching. Paid time off covers sick, personal, and vacation days. Additional support includes fertility and family building, LGBTQIA+ support, and musculoskeletal therapy programs. Employees also enjoy pet care discounts, a referral bonus program, and access to DailyPay on demand.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.