Part-Time Veterinary Assistant - Surgical Support

North Houston Vet Ophthalmology and Animal Eye Medical & Surgical Specialists; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pet care discounts

Career development

Referral program

Job summary

Shadow Hills Pet Clinic in Sun Valley, CA is seeking an experienced part-time veterinary assistant to join a long-standing general practice. You will room patients, assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, draw blood, position radiographs, and support team education in a fast-paced hospital.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of clinical veterinary experience, strong communication with clients, and a positive, collaborative attitude.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of prior veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
• Surgical assisting experience.
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories.
• TPR (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Assisting doctor and other staff with restraint.
• Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, jugular).
• Placing IV catheters and digital radiology.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for examination.
• Assist in surgery and monitor anesthesia.
• Monitor surgical patients and recovery.
• Draw blood and run basic lab work.
• Place IV catheters and assist with radiology.
• Maintain client communication and education.
• Support CSR duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Blood draws

Radiology positioning

Anesthesia support

Client education

Job description

Shadow Hills Pet Clinic in Sun Valley, CA is seeking an experienced part-time veterinary assistant to join a long-standing general practice. You will room patients, assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, draw blood, position radiographs, and support team education in a fast-paced hospital.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of clinical veterinary experience, strong communication with clients, and a positive, collaborative attitude.