Compassionate Vet Assistant: Grow with a Collaborative Team

GoodVets; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Culture that values you

Job summary

GoodVets in Santa Clara is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. You’ll support doctors and technicians, keep exam rooms clean, and help provide gold-standard care in a people-first culture.

This hands-on role offers growth opportunities and exposure to patient care, surgical prep, imaging, and accurate record-keeping while working with hospitalized and boarding animals. Flexible schedule and a supportive team surround you.

Qualifications

• Previous animal care or veterinary setting experience preferred.
• Compassionate, team-first attitude with strong communication skills.
• Multitasking and staying organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Feed, walk, bathe, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients.
• Safely restrain animals for exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Collect and label samples for diagnostic testing.
• Prepare surgical and exam rooms, including sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Observe and report signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior.
• Assist with medication dispensing and ensure accurate patient records.
• Support technicians in prepping patients for surgery, imaging, and diagnostics.
• Stand, walk, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods; lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work safely around anesthesia, radiation, and potential exposure to infectious diseases.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Team-first mindset

Strong communication

Multitasking

Organized

Job description

GoodVets in Santa Clara is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. You’ll support doctors and technicians, keep exam rooms clean, and help provide gold-standard care in a people-first culture.

This hands-on role offers growth opportunities and exposure to patient care, surgical prep, imaging, and accurate record-keeping while working with hospitalized and boarding animals. Flexible schedule and a supportive team surround you.