Lead Veterinary Assistant & Care Team Leader

Aptos Creeksidepets; Seacliff (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app and 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle relief fund

Local hospital culture backed by natl.

Job summary

Aptos Creekside Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant Supervisor to lead the veterinary assistant team while delivering high-quality patient care in Aptos, CA. The role combines hands-on clinical duties with daily workflow coordination and staff development.

The position requires 2 years of veterinary assistant experience, anesthesia monitoring, and supervisory experience. Schedule is full-time with some Saturdays; compensation ranges from $25.50 to $26.50 per hour, with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of veterinary assistant experience, anesthesia monitoring and surgery experience, supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe, and efficient care to all patients
• Obtain patient histories, weights, vital signs, and other information as appropriate
• Safely restrain and handle patients using appropriate techniques and calm anxious patients
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, procedures, diagnostics, medication administration, and patient care
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples and perform approved in-house diagnostic testing
• Take diagnostic radiographs as directed and operate hospital equipment appropriately
• Place IV catheters, perform venipuncture, administer medications, and perform other technical duties within applicable laws and hospital policies
• Assist with anesthesia, surgical procedures, dental procedures, and patient monitoring when applicable
• Fill prescriptions and maintain appropriate medical and controlled-drug documentation
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
• Maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and infection control throughout the hospital
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and provide education as directed by the veterinarian
• Promote hospital products and services and support organizational initiatives

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgery experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aptos Creekside Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant Supervisor to lead the veterinary assistant team while delivering high-quality patient care in Aptos, CA. The role combines hands-on clinical duties with daily workflow coordination and staff development.

The position requires 2 years of veterinary assistant experience, anesthesia monitoring, and supervisory experience. Schedule is full-time with some Saturdays; compensation ranges from $25.50 to $26.50 per hour, with comprehensive