What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Village Square Woodside Veterinary Hospital?
Village Square Woodside Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for those with current experience, excellent critical thinking skills, a passion for veterinary medicine, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
This is a flexible part-time role with shifts scheduled Monday-Friday. We’re offering a competitive hourly rate of $24-$25 (based on prior experience) and career growth opportunities.
Our ideal candidate:
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Energetic, friendly team players with effective communication skills
- Prior animal handling or veterinary experience is preferred
- Committed to a career in veterinary medicine and ongoing professional development
Primary Responsibilities:
- Client service and communication
- Welcoming and discharging patients
- Managing phone lines
- Booking appointments
- Over the counter sales and financial transactions
- Gentle patient handling and restraint
- Venipuncture and placing IV catheters
- Administering medications and injections
- Drug calculations and anesthetic monitoring
- Surgical prep and assistance
- Dental prophy and radiography
- Pharmacy and laboratory duties
- General outpatient procedures
About Village Square Woodside Veterinary Hospital:
Village Square Woodside proudly services Redwood City and the surrounding areas. Our three-doctor team is comprised of extremely talented animal lovers who provide friendly and compassionate service to our community’s dogs and cats. We are well-equipped to provide a wide range of services including acupuncture and nutrition consultations. We fully utilize staff to their greatest potential and encourage lifelong learning and career development.
If you think you’d be an excellent addition to our team, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Redwood City, CA 94061 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $25