Compassionate Vet Assistant — Growth & Team-Centric Role

Petvet-Care-Centers; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 55,446,000 - 70,919,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development

Relief fund

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital in Lincoln, California is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including handling patients, restraining, prepping surgery suites, and clerical work.

You will contribute to compassionate patient care, accurate records, and client communication, while enjoying a collaborative hospital culture with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Small animal handling experience
• Customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vital signs
• Triage patients, assist with exams, and administer medications as directed
• Calm anxious patients
• Assist doctors with medication administration or restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment
• Fill prescriptions and maintain proper documentation
• Feed patients and record appetites
• Communicate positively with clients
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of hospital
• Bath and groom patients staying overnight
• Adhere to safety and wellness regulations
• Maintain medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence essential
• Promote hospital products and services
• Respond to directions from DVM/LVT promptly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Small animal handling

Customer service experience

Vet hospital experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital in Lincoln, California is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including handling patients, restraining, prepping surgery suites, and clerical work.

You will contribute to compassionate patient care, accurate records, and client communication, while enjoying a collaborative hospital culture with growth opportunities.