Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Practice; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discount

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Practice in San Francisco hires an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, vaccines, injections, anesthesia monitoring, and in-house diagnostics.

You will obtain histories, manage records, communicate care plans to clients, and help prepare cost estimates while maintaining a clean hospital environment and a collaborative team spirit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of veterinary support experience.
• Able to administer vaccines, oral meds, SQ/IV/IM injections.
• IV catheter placement and venipuncture.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and recovery.
• Perform basic in-house lab work (bloodwork, SNAP tests).
• Obtain thorough history from owners and maintain records.
• Communicate with clients regarding care and recommendations.
• Assist with treatment plans and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians with patient care.
• Prepare treatment plans and discuss options with clients.
• Maintain clean, organized hospital environment.
• Collect samples and run in-house tests as needed.
• Document procedures and patient observations accurately.
• Assist during vaccinations and medical procedures.
• Communicate care instructions to clients professionally.

Skills

Vaccination administration

IV/IM injections

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

In-house lab tests

Client communication

Medical records management

Treatment planning

Teamwork

Tools

AVImark

IDEXX

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Position Summary

Experienced Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians by providing compassionate patient care, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment, and ensuring excellent client service. This position requires strong clinical skills, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience.
• Able to administer vaccines , oral meds, SQ / IV / IM injections.
• IV catheter placement.
• Venipunctures.
• Monitor anesthesia.
• Perform basic in house laboratory such as bloodwork, SNAP tests.
• Able to obtain quick and thorough history from owners.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records, including treatments, procedures, and observations.
• Communicate professionally with pet owners regarding patient care, medication administration, and veterinarian recommendations.
• Prepare treatment plans and cost estimates based on the veterinarian's recommendations.

Preferred

• Experience in general practice, urgent care, or emergency medicine.
• Fear Free® certification (not required but preferred).
• CPR/RECOVER certification. (not required but preferred).
• Experience with AVImark and IDEXX. ( we can always teach you).

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discount.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.