Veterinary Assistant - Akaal Pet Hospital!

Come join our amazing team!

Citrus Heights, California

The hourly pay rate for this position is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.

Akaal Pet Hospital is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Citrus Heights, California. We value compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for pets, and provide excellent client service in an upbeat and fun working environment. Our 2-doctor animal medical facility provides quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.

Who We're Looking For

We are currently looking to hire a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will have:

• Operate radiographic equipment and positioning
• Administer medications
• Apply or change bandages
• Draw blood and run lab tests (in-house and send out labs)
• Fill medication
• Take vitals (TPR)
• Take history from the client for patient exams
• Have good knowledge of the latest parasiticides
• Administer vaccinations
• Give subcutaneous fluids
• And all other tasks of a Veterinary Assistant

Akaal Pet Hospital aims 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 awesome staff!

Learn more about us at Akaal Pet Hospital or: AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business

Benefits We Offer

Your well-being matters to us. AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve, and as a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.

• Competitive pay
• Pet care discounts for your pets
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices
• A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!

Requirements:

• 1+ years of veterinary experience
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Operate radiographic equipment and positioning
• Administer medications
• Apply or change bandages
• Draw blood and run lab tests (in-house and send out labs)
• Fill medication
• Take vitals (TPR)
• Take history from the client for patient exams
• Have good knowledge of the latest parasiticides
• Administer vaccinations
• Give subcutaneous fluids
• And all other tasks of a Veterinary Assistant

#licensedveterinarytechnician #registeredveterinarytechnician #veterinarytechnicianspecialists #certifiedveterinarytechnician #veterinaryassistant #vetprofessionals #vettechs #vetnurses #vettechlife