Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Growth & Team Care

PetVet Care Centers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; 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

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' South Sacramento Pet Hospital in Sacramento, California, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks such as patient care, cleaning, feeding, and clerical work.

Join a team focused on compassionate care and teamwork, with opportunities for growth, a daytime schedule (9:30am - 6:30pm), and a culture of care that prioritizes pets and people.

Qualifications

• CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT preferred for veterinary support.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including restraining and handling patients.
• Take vital signs, collect samples, administer medications and vaccines.
• Prepare and sanitize surgery suites; maintain sterile environment.
• Maintain medical records and assist with clerical duties.
• Communicate patient status to pet owners as directed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with inventory and ordering supplies.

Skills

Animal care

Patient handling

Communication

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT preferred

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' South Sacramento Pet Hospital in Sacramento, California, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks such as patient care, cleaning, feeding, and clerical work.

Join a team focused on compassionate care and teamwork, with opportunities for growth, a daytime schedule (9:30am - 6:30pm), and a culture of care that prioritizes pets and people.