We are always glad to accept resumes from enthusiastic, hard
working, dependable, team oriented persons who wish to join our
team of veterinary health care professionals.
Our Hiring Philosophy
We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation,
race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin,
ancestry, medical condition, age, or disability.
We want to be the best, so we hire the best! Our motto is "Work
Hard, Play Hard" -- we will give anyone a chance, but are selective
in who remains with our team. Our pay is competitive and most
important, we believe in a FUN and FAIR workplace.
We often will ask if a prospective employee can attend a paid
"working interview" - where you spend a minimum of 4 hours
assisting staff with simple tasks. This allows us to get to know
you better, and gives you the opportunity to see us in action.
Once hired, you will have a minimum 2-week training period - you
will be given a procedure manual, will spend at least a week
observing the duties you will undertake, and will spend at least a
week performing these duties under observation before you are
"turned loose". These time frames may be longer depending on the
experience, the position, and the individual.
Since all positions here take a while to become comfortable
with, we have an initial 3-month trial employment period. You will
earn a training salary during this period, and your skill level
will be assessed at the end of three months to determine your
working salary.
From time to time the following positions become available. For
information on open positions, call our hiring manager, Deb Ortiz.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
MINIMALS SKILLS EXPECTED FOR ALL POSITIONS:
* All staff are expected to assist in whatever manner needed to
ensure the smooth running of Pacifica Pet Hospital. "That's not my
job" is not spoken here!!
* Exhibits responsibility for well being of animals at all
times
* Respects and works well with team members
* Communicates clearly
* Can read and write well enough to understand common inter-office
communications
* Accepts direction well
* Genuine desire to further animal welfare
* Has owned animals
* Basic Math skills
RECEPTIONIST
Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, answering the
telephone, setting up new clients and patients, patient intake,
entering invoices and collecting payment, over the counter sales,
mailings, computer operation and data entry, financial
transactions, filing, administrative paperwork, and front office
and reception area maintenance. Receptionists will assume the
responsibility for acquiring the medical and legal information
necessary for the medical care of the patients.
NURSING STAFF
Veterinary Technicians are not required to have formal training or
a college degree, but are required to have experience working as a
Vet Tech. Their duties include assisting the doctor, daily care of
hospitalized patients (including walking and feeding), performing
medical tasks such as drawing blood and taking x-rays, assisting in
the exam rooms, surgery preparation, and cleaning and maintenance
of the facility and equipment. Technician Assistants help the Vet
Techs with their duties and perform many of the same functions, but
with the guidance of the Vet Techs.
ANIMAL CARETAKERS
Their duties include making sure boarding animals are fed and
walked, cleaning cages and kennels, assisting the receptionists in
patient intake and discharge, administering medications to boarding
animals, performing baths, maintaining boarding related paperwork,
and cleaning and maintenance of the bathing, kennel, and cat ward
areas.
To Apply for a Position:
Please mail or drop off your resume to:
Pacifica Pet Hospital
Attn: Deb Ortiz
4300 Coast Highway
Pacifica, CA 94044
OR e-mail Deb at: deb@pacificapet.com
