Part-Time Veterinary Assistant - Growth, CE & Flexible Hours

Gentle Care Pet Clinic; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Career development opportunities

CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO

Job summary

Gentle Care Pet Clinic in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support our team. This role handles patient restraint, exam room prep, vital signs, sample collection, and radiography under supervision, with emphasis on compassionate care for dogs and cats.

The ideal candidate has prior veterinary assistant experience, strong animal handling skills, great communication and teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a clinical environment.
• Reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary team with patient restraint, handling, and treatment
• Prepare exam rooms and patients for appointments
• Obtain and record patient weights and basic vital signs
• Assist with collecting and preparing laboratory samples
• Prepare and maintain surgical and treatment areas
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures as directed
• Monitor and care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, treatment areas, and equipment
• Administer medications and treatments as directed and within applicable scope of practice
• Assist with radiographs and other diagnostic procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records
• Stock and maintain clinical supplies and equipment
• Communicate patient updates and concerns to the veterinary team

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Animal handling skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Gentle Care Pet Clinic in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support our team. This role handles patient restraint, exam room prep, vital signs, sample collection, and radiography under supervision, with emphasis on compassionate care for dogs and cats.

The ideal candidate has prior veterinary assistant experience, strong animal handling skills, great communication and teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.