Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $18.00 - $25.00/hr.
VeterinaryAssistant-Surgery Center
Surgery CenterVeterinaryAssistantPleasanton, California
Have you thought about how fun it would be to work with animalsand useyour medicalexperience? We are looking for a veterinary assistantat our surgery center where you willlearnto prepare animals forsurgery inthefastpaceand energetic environment of high volume spay and neuter.Ifso,wedlove tomeetyou!We are hiring now for our new surgery center.Valley HumaneSocietyis opening thePhilScholzVeterinary Surgery Center, anew venturethatwill allowustoexpand lifesavingopportunities for dogs and catsin the Tri-Valley community.
Asamember ofValley Humane Societysveterinary surgery team,youllbe trusted to provide exceptional care underaveterinariansdirection.This isa great opportunityto expand your skills in veterinary medicine, patient care, medical assessments, and anesthetic monitoring,while personally contributing to positive outcomes for the animals you support.TheVeterinary Assistantposition is ideal forsomeone whoenjoys working withina close team, loves a fast-paced environment, andenjoys providing compassionate care to animals.
Working atValley Humane SocietysPhilScholzVeterinary Surgery Centermeansmore thanjustsurgery:itsaboutsaving andimpactingthe lives ofshelterdogs and catsas well asownedpetsin the Tri-Valleyarea.
Thisposition will beparttimeto start, thentransitiontofulltimeas services expand.
About Valley Humane Society:
Valley Humane Society is a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization incorporated in 1987 with an excellent reputation for quality care and community support.Envisioning a world in which every animal islovedand every person knows the love of an animal,the organizationcreates a brighter future for cats and dogs by encouraging and strengthening the bond between people and pets.Valley Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer; the team is guidedby the values ofCompassion,Companionship,Optimism, Gratitude, Collaboration,andIntegrity.
Valley Humane Society is located in beautiful Pleasanton, CAnestled among rolling hills.The area boastsendless recreation opportunities, high-quality schools, and the Livermore Valley Wine Country.Visit valleyhumane.org to learn more.
ResponsibilitiesOwnedbyThisRoleInclude:
Surgical preparation of patients, anesthetic monitoring, patient recovery, administering medications and vaccinations, clienteducationand more.
Basic Requirements:
1-2 years in a medical environmenta plus.
Work Schedule:
Part time,with an option forfull-timeplus benefits.