RVT or Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Los Feliz Small Animal Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
Be part of one of the longest-running animal hospitals in Los Feliz, with a 90-year tradition of excellence, and foster bonds with generations of Los Angeles families!! We are an AAHA accredited hospital and use the organization’s guidelines to deliver high standards of compassionate care.
The ideal candidate would cultivate a setting that truly values the human-animal bond and uphold and enhance our sterling reputation in the community.
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:
- anesthesia monitoring
- dental cleanings under anesthesia with Veterinarian supervision
- dental extractions
- dental radiographs
- nerve blocks
- suturing
- intubation & extubation
Confidence with surgery & dentistry IS A MUST. If you consider yourself a glorified handler, this position is for you!!
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: admitting patients for procedures and exams, animal restraint, maintaining animal records and documenting conditions and updates, dental cleanings under anesthesia, taking dental radiographs, monitoring anesthesia, applying nerve blocks, intubating and extubating patients, venipuncture including catheter placement, administering PO, SQ, IM, and IV medications, filling prescription's, completing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, and educating clients on veterinary medicine
Available Schedule: full-time position
- We are open: Monday - Friday 7:30am-5pm
- Saturdays from 8am-3pm
- Closed Sundays
Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($28.00 - $34.00 per hour)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k + company match
- Paid time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional development support
- Mental health assistance
- Employee discounts on veterinary services
- Scrub allowance
- Employee Referral Program
- Encouraging and hard-working environment!
Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Los Feliz Small Animal Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.