VETERINARY ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

We have openings for both our East Bay and Peninsula Teams.

Please specify which location you are applying for. 

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In the field, employees will assist the veterinarian with procedures as needed and assist with daily maintenance of vehicle inventory. Employees are expected to maintain a professional communication style with both clients and veterinarians while at appointments. Field assistants must be capable of a large amount of physical activity as they will be physically active during examinations and when moving diagnostic equipment. 

Essential Functions the employee must be able to:

• Frequently crouch in order to take radiographs, scrub wounds, and prepare for sterile procedures.
• Assist doctors in maintaining supply stock on all vehicles. 
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time during the drive between appointments, writing medical records, emailing clients, etc.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Lunge a horse at the walk, trot, and canter. 
• Frequently move up to 50lbs by moving diagnostic equipment (radiograph machine, gastroscopy unit, etc.) and manipulating horses (sedated horse head, legs, etc.)​
• Confirm all necessary equipment and supplies for the day are packed on the truck. 

• Provide service by maintaining superior cleanliness throughout the appointment and clean the work area prior to leaving a barn. 
• Ensure all equipment is returned to the vehicle before leaving each appointment. 
• Keep doctors on task and focused.
• Maintain a positive attitude. 
• Maintain communication with office and other staff members throughout the day.
• Keep notes for future appointments, callbacks, and projects on Wunderlist and ezyVet.
• Assist with office work as needed.
• Update status of appointments in EzyVet, so the office is up to date in case of emergencies. 

*Registered Veterinary Employees are legally allowed to perform services individually under veterinary supervision. 
** Registered Veterinary Assistants are legally allowed to perform services under direct veterinary supervision. ​

Education requirements: RVT license (desired but not required), high school diploma, horse experience
Job Training: Please note that training will be conducted on-site with our Woodside team.