Veterinary Assistant jobs in Flagstaff, AZ
Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Veterinary Assistant jobs
Veterinary Technician
- Suveto
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Valley, AZ
FULL_TIME
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Technician responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
Compensation: N/A - 10 Days Ago
Veterinary Technician
- Prescott Animal Hospital
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Prescott, AZ
FULL_TIME
- Overview Prescott Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time experienced Veterinary Technician or experienced veterinary assistant to join our team! Compensation: $20-25/hr depending on experience and cre...
- 8 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistants
- ASPEN RIDGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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Lakeside, AZ
FULL_TIME
- Our progressive hospital is built on a foundation of first-class customer service and top quality medical care. The hospital is a "paperless", networked environment with many of the latest generation ...
- 1 Month Ago
Veterinary Receptionist
- Kachina Animal Hospital
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Dewey, AZ
FULL_TIME
- We are seeking a Veterinary Receptionist to join our fast-paced team who can provide excellent service to our clients and compassionate care for their furry loved ones. Kachina Animal Hospital is an e...
- 18 Days Ago
Veterinarian - Flagstaff, AZ
- Kaibab Veterinary Clinic
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Flagstaff, AZ
FULL_TIME
- Who we are: Are you a passionate and caring veterinarian eager to make a positive impact in the lives of both pets and their devoted owners? Kaibab Veterinary Clinic is thrilled to invite you to becom...
- 1 Month Ago
Associate Veterinarian at Prescott Animal Hospital Equine Center with Focus on Surgery
- Mission Veterinary Partners
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Prescott, AZ
FULL_TIME
- Overview Prescott Animal Hospital Equine Center is hiring an additional Associate Veterinarian to join our practice! We encourage all experience levels to apply! Benefits offered: Competitive annual b...
- 1 Month Ago
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Veterinary Technician
- Continental Animal Wellness Center
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Flagstaff, AZ
- Job Description Job Description Job Summary Are you an experienced Veterinarian Technician looking to join a collaborati...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dog Trainer
- Petco Animal Supplies Inc
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Flagstaff, AZ
- Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pet Sitter - Flexible Hours, Work From Home, Play With Pets
- Rover
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Flagstaff, AZ
- Want to make money watching dogs at home or around your neighborhood? We’re looking for animal lovers like you to join R...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pet Sitter - Flexible Hours, Work From Home, Play With Pets
- Rover
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Flagstaff, AZ
- Want to make money watching dogs at home or around your neighborhood? We’re looking for animal lovers like you to join R...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Veterinary Technicians
- Canyon Pet Hospital
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Flagstaff, AZ
- *Attention CVTs* Job Title: Veterinary Technician (Emergency and General Practice) Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Company ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Engineering Intern
- Hiring Now!
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Flagstaff, AZ
- We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Maintenance Technician
- Hiring Now!
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Flagstaff, AZ
- We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bather / Groomer Trainee
- PetSmart
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Sedona, AZ
- YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
- 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
About Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff is a city in and the county seat of Coconino County in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States. In 2015, the city's estimated population was 70,320. Flagstaff's combined metropolitan area has an estimated population of 139,097. The city is named after a ponderosa pine flagpole made by a scouting party from Boston (known as the "Second Boston Party") to celebrate the United States Centennial on July 4, 1876.
Flagstaff lies near the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau, along the western side of the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the continental United Sta...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$26,183 to $38,616
Flagstaff, Arizona area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago
were up 2.5% from a year ago
What does a Veterinary Assistant do?
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