Veterinary Assistant Training Program | San Diego, CA

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  • Location: San Diego, CA

  • Company: Ethos Veterinary Health

the veterinary profession, and our team. We currently have full-time openings for our Veterinary Assistant program. This is a temporary 6 month paid training program beginning February 2024. The Veterinary Assistant will complete a formal program with a blended curriculum of online and hands-on training that is designed to prepare the Veterinary Assistant to sit for a national exam administered by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).

Upon successful completion of this exam, you will receive the credential of Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA). The primary responsibility of the Veterinary Assistant is to provide support and assistance to the veterinary

medical staff. The Veterinary Assistant must embody the culture of treating every client and colleague with the utmost courtesy and every animal with the best treatment possible, while having keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets.

Pay Range: $16.85 - $18.00 Responsibilities: Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including but not limited to the cleanliness of laundry, floors and cages. Assist with basic animal restraint Provide basic animal husbandry and hygiene between patients Basic record keeping procedures Ensure proper stocking of medical supplies and janitorial needs Essential job functions include walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 40

pounds, writing, hearing, seeing, speaking, and sitting. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required; candidates from vocational co-op programs also considered Ability to read, write, and speak English is required Knowledge and practical application of basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is required As we are a 24-hour hospital, must be flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays.

For the duration of the program, you must be able to change schedules at intervals to be determined. Upon successful completion of the program, a permanent position with benefits and regular schedule may be offered. We are seeking individuals who have strong emotional competencies; those that are self-aware, have infectious positive attitudes, authenticity and caring toward others For successful candidates who are offered a permanent position, schedules and pay rate will be evaluated at the time of the offer Geared to those newly entering the field of veterinary medicine Application Requirements: Open and flexible schedules: schedules will rotate 5:00am to 3:30pm or 3:00pm to 1:00am Powered by Jazz HR

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