Part-Time Veterinary Surgical Assistant — Busy, Caring Clinic

Shadow Hills Pet Clinic; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pet care discounts

Career development

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off

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 with a community focus. You will room patients, assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, draw blood, place IV catheters, and perform in‑clinic lab work while delivering compassionate education to clients.

We offer competitive pay, pet care discounts, career development opportunities, and a supportive team in a network of AmeriVet partnering practices across

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
• Surgical assisting experience.
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular).
• Placing IV catheters.
• Digital radiology including positioning.
• Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing).
• Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique).
• Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue.
• Excellent client communication & education; CSR duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist in surgery.
• Monitor anesthesia and surgical recovery.
• Perform blood draws and in-clinic lab work.
• Place IV catheters and manage venous access.
• Operate digital radiography and dental radiography equipment.
• Assist with animal handling and restraint.
• Educate clients and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Surgical assistance

Medical history collection

Blood draws

IV catheter placement

Radiology / X-ray

Dental radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory skills

Client communication

CSR duties

Tools

Digital radiography equipment

HM5

Vetscan

Sedivue

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 with a community focus. You will room patients, assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, draw blood, place IV catheters, and perform in‑clinic lab work while delivering compassionate education to clients.

We offer competitive pay, pet care discounts, career development opportunities, and a supportive team in a network of AmeriVet partnering practices across