Fear Free Certified Veterinary Assistant – Compassionate Care

PetVet Care Centers; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Team member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support (Calm app)

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital in Tracy, CA, seeks a Full Time Skilled Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including prepping, restraining, administering medications, and maintaining records. You will greet clients, monitor patients, assist with exams and radiographs, and help ensure stress-free visits for pets and their families.

AAHA-accredited practice with Fear Free Certified team members, offering a culture of care, medical

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of veterinary medicine experience.
• Pre-/Post-op surgical prep and patient recovery experience.
• Anesthesia monitoring experience.
• Skilled in IV catheter placement and blood collection.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take weights and vitals, and guide to examination rooms.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, procedures, and medications.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients and ensure their safety.
• Maintain accurate medical records and proper documentation.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Client communication

Sterile techniques

Physical restraint

Medical recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital in Tracy, CA, seeks a Full Time Skilled Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including prepping, restraining, administering medications, and maintaining records. You will greet clients, monitor patients, assist with exams and radiographs, and help ensure stress-free visits for pets and their families.

AAHA-accredited practice with Fear Free Certified team members, offering a culture of care, medical