Veterinary Assistant

NVA; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mental health benefits

401(k) with company match

Competitive PTO

Enhanced pet benefits

Continuing education

Job summary

Parkway Veterinary Hospital in Dublin, CA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant and/or Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative and upbeat team. Whether you’re an experienced assistant or credentialed technician looking to continue growing your skills, we’d love to connect with you.

We pride ourselves on culture, support, and delivering compassionate patient care. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, mental health resources, and continuing education

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant and/or Veterinary Technician experience
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Passion for patient care and client education
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Skills

Team player

Client service

Communication

Patient care

Positive attitude

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Are you a compassionate, team-oriented Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital that values culture just as much as patient care?

Parkway Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a Veterinary Assistant and/or Veterinary Technician to our collaborative and upbeat team! Whether you’re an experienced assistant or a credentialed technician looking to continue growing your skills, we’d love to connect with you.

At Parkway Veterinary Hospital, we truly believe we are better as one. Our team is built on support, collaboration, humor, and genuine connection. We pride ourselves on our tenured staff, positive culture, and creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work each day. We work hard, support one another, and yes — there may occasionally be dancing involved.

Why Work With Us?

• Closed on weekends for better work/life balance
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Tenured staff
• Opportunity to continue developing and utilizing your skills
• A hospital that values positivity, teamwork, and humor

About Us

Located in Dublin, CA, Parkway Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the community since 1971. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while fostering strong relationships with both our clients and our team. Our hospital values collaboration, communication, and creating a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors — two-legged and four-legged alike.

What We’re Looking For

• Veterinary Assistant and/or Veterinary Technician experience
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Passion for patient care and client education
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What We Offer

• Starting compensation at $20–$22/hour + DOE
• Health insurance benefits
• Free mental health benefit options
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive PTO plan
• Enhanced employee pet benefits
• Continuing education and growth opportunities

If you’re looking for a hospital where you can grow your skills, feel supported by your team, and enjoy the work you do every day, we’d love to hear from you!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.