Veterinary Assistant - Bruceville Pet Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Bruceville Pet Hospital in Elk Grove, California is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team. You will support veterinarians and technicians, perform patient handling, exam preparation, and assist with medical procedures while maintaining a clean, safe, and compassionate environment for every pet and owner who visits.

We emphasize teamwork, learning, and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to restrain animals and monitor sedation procedures.
• Willingness to lift and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Familiarity with hospital procedures, policies, and services; patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vital signs upon arrival.
• Triage, perform exams, treatments and administer medications as directed by licensed staff.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications or restraints.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and medical devices.
• Fill prescriptions and maintain proper documentation for controlled drugs.
• Feed and care for patients and record appetites and conditions.
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness and medicines.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Bath and groom patients staying overnight and ensure clean releases.
• Maintain accurate medical records and observe safety policies.
• Show up for full-time shifts and support hospital operations.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Vital signs

Animal restraint

Education

High school diploma

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Bruceville Pet Hospital is currently seeking Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Here at Bruceville Pet Hospital in Elk Grove, California, we work as a very close-knit team, we provide a supportive environment with strong communication skills, we are a teaching hospital, we strive on excellent customer service as well as each team member plays a vital role in all areas of the hospital.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of an exciting new chapter at Bruceville Pet Hospital with fresh leadership and a positive, team-driven culture—where you can help shape the future and make a real impact

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvement.
• Ability to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation procedures
• Requires knowledge of hospital procedures, policies, and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospital.
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

Schedule: Open Monday through Saturday from 8AM-6PM. Hours will vary.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$20.25 — $24.75 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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