Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle

Local hospital culture backed by state

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital in Lincoln, California is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, surgery prep, and client communication. The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and high-quality service.

Join a collaborative hospital that values growth and wellbeing, with benefits including health insurance, parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Small animal handling experience preferred
• Customer service experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and owners, record weight and vital signs
• Triage patients and assist with examinations, treatments and medications
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration and restraints
• Perform laboratory tests and radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and documentation
• Maintain clean hospital, kennels and equipment
• Bath and groom patients staying overnight
• Adhere to safety and wellness regulations
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for full-time shifts as scheduled
• Promote hospital products and services
• Respond to directions from DVM/LVT
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager

Skills

Small animal handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital in Lincoln, California is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, surgery prep, and client communication. The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and high-quality service.

Join a collaborative hospital that values growth and wellbeing, with benefits including health insurance, parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and staff discounts.