Experienced Vet Assistant — 4-Day Week, No Nights, Benefits

Fountain Valley Animal Hospital; Security (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Refundable uniform allowance

Referral bonus program

Pet discounts

Job summary

Fountain Valley Animal Hospital is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our four-doctor small animal practice. This full-time position offers a stable schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and opportunities to use your full skill set from venipuncture to anesthesia monitoring.

You will collaborate with a supportive team, receive tuition support, and access generous benefits while helping us deliver exceptional patient care and family-friendly service in our community.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary assistant experience required in a small animal practice.
• Comfort with venipuncture, catheter placement, radiographs, and in-house lab work.
• Experience supporting surgical and dental procedures and monitoring anesthesia is a strong plus.
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients and coworkers.
• A team-first attitude and a passion for learning and growing as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
• Take high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards.
• Run in-house lab work, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and fecals.
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient prep, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care.
• Monitor anesthesia during routine surgical procedures.
• Educate clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts.
• Keep treatment and exam areas clean, stocked, and ready.
• Collaborate with the team to keep the hospital running smoothly.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Venipuncture

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Job description

Fountain Valley Animal Hospital is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our four-doctor small animal practice. This full-time position offers a stable schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and opportunities to use your full skill set from venipuncture to anesthesia monitoring.

You will collaborate with a supportive team, receive tuition support, and access generous benefits while helping us deliver exceptional patient care and family-friendly service in our community.