Growth-Minded Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Team Support

Mission Pet Health; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Teladoc access

Pet care discount

Job summary

Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Oceanside, CA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join a family-style, full-service practice. You will assist the medical team, manage patient care, and help ensure a seamless client experience while maintaining a clean, organized hospital environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate pet care, teamwork, and ongoing growth opportunities as part of a network focused on education and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Comfort handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fundamental veterinary skills in laboratory, pharmacy, nursing and radiology are a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care and assist the medical team with hands-on duties.
• Support the medical team as a reliable backbone to ensure smooth, collaborative workflow.
• Help create a positive client experience through scheduling, payments, and communication.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment and proper equipment upkeep.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Veterinary lab skills

Radiology basics

Pet handling experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Oceanside, CA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join a family-style, full-service practice. You will assist the medical team, manage patient care, and help ensure a seamless client experience while maintaining a clean, organized hospital environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate pet care, teamwork, and ongoing growth opportunities as part of a network focused on education and professional development.