Veterinary Assistant bei Standiford Veterinary Center

Veterinary Assistant

About the position: Outpatient staff facilitate all appointments related to wellness care and preventative medicine. Some shifts will consist of seeing your own tech/ assistant appointments. Teams are made up of two veterinary assistants per DVM. Focus is determining patient and owner needs with the clinical skill set to fulfill these needs. Establishing a good professional relationship for all clients is key, as we strive to provide care for all life stages of their fur-babies.

Veterinary Assistants are a valuable member of our medical team. Vet Assistants facilitate all appointments related to wellness care and preventative medicine and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

●        Animal handling and restraint

●        Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures

●        Obtain health history from clients, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete

●        Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas

●        Restock and organize medical supplies

●        Continually advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

●       1-year professional experience as a veterinary assistant preferred

●        Must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to problem solves and handle multiple tasks

●        Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner

●        Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude. 

●        Must be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine. 

●        Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.

Benefits and Perks: Maybe subject to employment status

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all start first of the month after hire
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
• Long Term Disability options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $10,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Personal pet discounts
• Scrub allowance
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pay up to $19 an hour

Standiford Veterinary Center employs 130 staff members dedicated to the betterment of veterinary medicine in our region. Our multiple locations offer 24/7 services to the Modesto community in the form of general medicine, emergency medicine, dedicated surgery, and ICU teams.

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.