Compassionate Vet Assistant — Part‑Time, Busy Clinic

PetVet Care Centers; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Spring Animal Hospital in Long Beach, CA is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, restraining, feeding, grooming patients, and handling clerical tasks.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate care for cats and dogs and offers a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to an exceptional client and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine.
• Friendly, positive, and professional.
• Compassionate toward pets and their families.
• Able to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners and record weight and vital signs.
• Triage, exams, treatments, and administer medications as directed by licensed staff.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and restraints.
• Perform lab tests and take radiographs.
• Maintain hospital equipment and clean facilities.
• Bath and groom patients staying overnight and ensure clean release.

Skills

Age requirement

Veterinary experience

Team player

Compassionate towards pets

Multitasking

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Spring Animal Hospital in Long Beach, CA is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, restraining, feeding, grooming patients, and handling clerical tasks.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate care for cats and dogs and offers a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to an exceptional client and patient experience.