Overnight Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Practice; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discount

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Practice is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with compassionate patient care and assist during procedures. You will help maintain a clean hospital environment and ensure excellent client service in a fast-paced veterinary setting.

The role requires strong clinical skills, teamwork and professionalism, with 2–3 years of experience and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in veterinary care.
• Ability to administer vaccines and injections (SQ/IV/IM).
• IV catheter placement and venipuncture skills.
• Monitor anesthesia as part of daily duties.
• Perform basic in-house labs (bloodwork, SNAP tests).
• Obtain quick and thorough histories from pet owners.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and document treatments.
• Communicate professionally with clients about care and veterinary recommendations.
• Prepare treatment plans and cost estimates based on veterinarian recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians with compassionate patient care.
• Assist with medical procedures and maintain a clean, organized hospital environment.
• Provide excellent client service and education to pet owners.

Skills

Vaccination admin

Injections (SQ/IV/IM)

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Medical records management

Client communication

Treatment planning & cost estimates

Tools

AVImark

IDEXX

Job description

Position Summary:

Experienced Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians by providing compassionate patient care, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment, and ensuring excellent client service. This position requires strong clinical skills, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience.
• Able to administer vaccines, oral meds, SQ / IV / IM injections.
• IV catheter placement.
• Venipunctures.
• Monitor anesthesia.
• Perform basic in house laboratory such as bloodwork, SNAP tests.
• Able to obtain quick and thorough history from owners.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records, including treatments, procedures, and observations.
• Communicate professionally with pet owners regarding patient care, medication administration, and veterinarian recommendations.
• Prepare treatment plans and cost estimates based on the veterinarian's recommendations.

Preferred:

• Experience in general practice, urgent care, or emergency medicine.
• Fear Free certification (not required but preferred).
• CPR/RECOVER certification. (not required but preferred).
• Experience with AVImark and IDEXX. ( we can always teach you).

Benefits:

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discount.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.