Part-Time Veterinary Assistant - Grow Skills, Support Pets

Amerivet; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Amerivet's Mission Valley Pet Clinic in San Diego is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and credentialed staff in a busy, small-animal practice. You will help with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical prep; restrain patients gently; record weights and vital signs; and keep rooms clean, stocked, and organized.

Strong communication, teamwork, and a customer-service mindset are essential; 1 year of experience preferred; veterinary tech

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills, with a commitment to patient comfort and staff safety.
• Familiarity with veterinary terminology, clinical procedures, and infection prevention practices.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a busy clinical setting.
• Attention to detail when documenting patient care and following instructions.
• Willingness to learn, receive constructive feedback, and support other departments as needed.
• Veterinary technology education or current veterinary technician credentials are welcome but are not required for this assistant position.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical preparation.
• Safely handle and restrain patients using techniques that minimize fear, anxiety, and stress.
• Obtain patient histories, record weights and vital signs, and communicate observations or concerns promptly.
• Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, instruments, and supplies.
• Assist with sample collection, laboratory testing, and diagnostic imaging as trained and authorized.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed and permitted for the position, with appropriate supervision.
• Support surgical and dental patient care within training, authorization, and supervision requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records in ezyVet.
• Communicate veterinarian-approved home-care instructions and reinforce client understanding.
• Monitor hospitalized and recovering patients as assigned, promptly reporting changes to the veterinarian or credentialed technician.
• Clean and disinfect equipment, examination rooms, treatment areas, and patient housing.
• Restock supplies and help maintain an organized, efficient work environment.
• Support reception with phones, client communication, and patient flow as needed.
• Follow hospital protocols and promptly report workplace injuries, patient safety concerns, and equipment issues.

Skills

Animal handling

Client service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Infection prevention

Education

Veterinary technology education or credentials welcome

Job description

Amerivet's Mission Valley Pet Clinic in San Diego is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and credentialed staff in a busy, small-animal practice. You will help with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical prep; restrain patients gently; record weights and vital signs; and keep rooms clean, stocked, and organized.

Strong communication, teamwork, and a customer-service mindset are essential; 1 year of experience preferred; veterinary tech