Full-Time Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Care & Team Impact

Dewittvets; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AmeriVet benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gentle Care Pet Clinic in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate, small-animal practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of hands-on experience assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care, examinations, and daily clinical operations.

You will perform duties including preparing exam rooms, taking weights and vitals, assisting with labs, radiographs, surgeries, and medications, while maintaining patient records and a clean,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Proficient in venipuncture, IV catheters, and administering medications via multiple routes.
• Strong animal handling, restraint, and basic patient care skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary team with patient restraint, handling, and treatment.
• Prepare exam rooms and patients for appointments; obtain weights and vitals.
• Assist with collecting and preparing laboratory samples; maintain records.
• Support radiographs, dental and surgical procedures as directed.
• Stock and maintain supplies; communicate patient updates to the team.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Patient care

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Job description

Gentle Care Pet Clinic in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate, small-animal practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of hands-on experience assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care, examinations, and daily clinical operations.

You will perform duties including preparing exam rooms, taking weights and vitals, assisting with labs, radiographs, surgeries, and medications, while maintaining patient records and a clean,