- Salary
- $16 – $19
- Location
- US-CA-The Pet Hospital of La Mesa, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
About us:
The Pet Hospital of La Mesa is a long-standing animal hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful La Mesa, California. We value compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for pets, and provide excellent client service in an upbeat and fun working environment. Our animal medical facility provides quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.
The Pet Hospital of La Mesa 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!
The hourly pay range for this position is $16.00 - $19.00, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.
Schedule: Part-time, 6-12 hours per week, Saturday's required
Who You Are:
If you are that veterinary assistant who is looking for an exciting, no day ever the same, fast-paced, fun, energetic veterinary hospital then we look forward to hearing from you!
- 3 + years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint of cats and dogs
- Ability to perform nursing care in a veterinary hospital setting
- Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
- Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
- Collect laboratory samples for urinalysis, cytology, bloodwork, fecal analysis
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments per doctor orders
- Anesthesia monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative surgical care
- Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Diagnostic experience including digital radiology positioning
- Ensure a clean, safe and organized work environment
Learn more about us at The Pet Hospital of La Mesa 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 personal pets
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- 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!
- Penn Foster program to further education and become a credentialed LVT/CVT/RVT
- AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!
At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.