Veterinary Technician/Assistant – GP/Urgent Care - Papaya Veterinary Care

Veterinary Technician/Assistant – GP/Urgent Care - Carmel Valley 

Papaya Veterinary Care is looking for Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant candidates for our GP/Urgent Care hospital in Carmel Valley (San Diego).    

We are a transformative veterinary hospital that offers an elevated level of care to both our patients and clientele. At Papaya Veterinary Care, our mission is to disrupt the current standard  of veterinary practice that falls short in providing thorough, thoughtful and cohesive care. We take pride in our brand new state-of-the-art facility, a medical team led by experienced doctors, and a team of passionate technicians dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.  By providing a positive and healthy work culture for our staff, we commit to creating an exceptional and uplifting experience for all our clients, patients, and employees.   

Our hospital is in one of San Diego County's premier shopping centers, Pacific Highlands Ranch.  We share a common passion for animals and thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are looking for an elevated experience in Veterinary Care, you have come to the right place! 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist doctors with their outpatient cases, surgical patients and hospitalized patients. 
• Provide outstanding client communication and education. 
• Give feedback and receive constructive criticism in real time. 
• Maintain safe, clean environments. 
• Adaptability to an ever-changing environment, where urgent or emergent cases will be taken as they arrive. 
• Provide empathetic and helpful interaction to clients, vendors, peers, and managers. 
• Provide solid technical skills including but not limited to various blood draw techniques, IV catheter placement, administering drugs various routes, medication calculations, knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, proper patient handling and housing. 
• Have sound judgement regarding prioritization, next steps and in communication with clients, vendors, and peers. 
• Function independently and with a team. 
• Advocate for the patient while providing exceptional comfort, diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to all patients. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 3 years in veterinary medicine 
• Comfortable with front and back-office procedures 
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must. 
• Willing and able to work in an ever-changing environment. 
• Self-starters, compassionate and team-oriented people with a positive attitude and strong work ethic 

 Benefits 

• 401(K) match – 100% of up to 4% of salary 
• Working in brand new facility with state-of-the-art equipment 
• Employer sponsored medical and life insurance. 
• Paid Time Off 
• Pet Care Discount 

Employment is "at will". 

Job Type: Full-time 

Salary: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour 

Schedule: 8-hour shift 

Education: High school or equivalent (Required) 

Work Location: In person 

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