Veterinary Assistant (Anesthesia Experience) Job at Marina Veterinary Center, Marina Del Rey, CA

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  • Marina Veterinary Center
  • Marina Del Rey, CA

Job Description

Marina Veterinary Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!  Marina is a modern veterinary hospital located in Marina del Rey, CA. Our hospital boasts a spacious facility that allows for increased efficiency in delivering wellness veterinary services, including surgical, dental care, and chemotherapy. We also have state-of-the-art equipment that includes laparoscopy and endoscopy. 

We take pride in fostering attentive care to our patients and clients and we value a harmonious work environment by closing our facility daily for lunch and offering an alternative work schedule to our team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Obtain health history from clients and handle patients for examination
  • Complete lab work as required
  • Take radiographs as directed and have an understanding of positioning and radiation safety
  • Perform intravenous catheter placement and assist in collecting samples for diagnostics
  • Use correct veterinary terminology to complete medical records and provide instruction and information to clients
  • Proper drug calculations
  • Administer injections and other treatments as directed 
  • Monitor anesthesia and prepare patients for surgery
  • Perform dental prophylaxis
  • Fill prescriptions for patients and have an understanding of commonly used medications
  • Client education
  • Cleanliness and organization throughout work areas
  • Be a dynamic team player and communicator

Qualifications and Skills: 

  • At least 1 year of experience performing above duties
  • Confident with anesthesia monitoring, dental assisting, dental radiographs, and pre & post op care
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations
  • High School Diploma/GED

Available Schedule:  Full-time position, must have availability on Mondays and Saturdays

  • We are open: M-Sat 8am-6pm
  • Closed Sundays

Benefits We Offer: 

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($26.00 - $29.00 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
  • Hardworking and growing work environment! 

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!  

Marina Veterinary Center 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.

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