Experienced Veterinary Doctor Assistant (Seasonal)

Job overview

The Experienced Veterinary Doctor Assistant (Seasonal) role is onsite in Palm Desert, CA. Compensation is not specified. This temporary seasonal position runs from September through April, with potential for full-time work. Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert aims to provide a resource when primary care is unavailable and deliver compassionate veterinary care. The assistant primarily handles administrative coordination between clients and doctors, helping keep hospital visits organized and patient care moving. The role also supports doctors and technicians, maintains records and exam rooms, and assists with some animal handling.

What you'll do

• Support doctors and respond to requests
• room clients and patients and update charts
• coordinate communication among doctors, clients, and technicians
• obtain information for medical records
• discuss treatment plans and complete forms
• submit doctor orders
• provide client and patient updates
• fill medications accurately
• review discharges and collect payments as needed
• assist with calls and patient follow-ups
• keep exam rooms stocked and clean.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary doctor assistant

seasonal

palm desert ca

veterinary urgent care of the desert

veterinary medicine

client liaison

patient records

treatment plans

animal handling

four 10-hour shifts

weekend day

some holidays required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental, health and vision insurance, employee assistance program, employee discount, and paid time off.

Why this role

Seasonal/temporary position from September through April with potential for full-time; requires at least one year of veterinary medicine experience and includes some animal handling.

About the employer

Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.