Fear-Free Veterinary Assistant | Surgery Prep & Patient Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Pet care discounts 40-100%

Mental wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life, long & short term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

VCA Animal Care Clinic in San Pablo, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for relief/part-time work. Compensation ranges from $22 to $38 per hour, with benefits and opportunities to grow within the team.

The role focuses on fear-free patient care, assisting veterinarians and technicians, handling restraint during exams, and maintaining all areas of the hospital. Join a supportive team in a busy clinic with room for career development.

Qualifications

• Provide quality patient care with a Fear Free approach.
• Capture and maintain accurate medical records and logs.
• Assist with restraint during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care with a Fear Free approach.
• Restrain patients during examinations, injections and treatments.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt to changes in workload.
• Surgical instrument cleaning, packing and OR prep.
• Stock exam rooms, treatment areas and ORs.
• Process laboratory samples and run in-hospital blood work panels.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with tasks.
• Keep accurate records and logs.

Skills

Patient care

Fear Free

Restraint

Organization

Records & logs

Surgical prep

Job description

VCA Animal Care Clinic in San Pablo, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for relief/part-time work. Compensation ranges from $22 to $38 per hour, with benefits and opportunities to grow within the team.

The role focuses on fear-free patient care, assisting veterinarians and technicians, handling restraint during exams, and maintaining all areas of the hospital. Join a supportive team in a busy clinic with room for career development.