Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Growth

Oakridge-Veterinary-Clinic; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Paid parental leave

PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Oakridge Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and receptionists. The role involves compassionate patient care, clinical support, and facility maintenance in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist with exams, treatments, surgeries, radiology, and dental procedures, while ensuring sanitary environments and accurate records. This position offers full-time hours, weekend availability, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as an experienced veterinary assistant.
• Ability to provide compassionate care and assist with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Strong communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized and boarding animals.
• Safely restrain patients and assist with exams, treatments, surgeries, radiology, and dental procedures.
• Maintain clean exam rooms, kennels, and surgical areas per hospital protocols.
• Assist with in-house lab tests and dispense prescribed medications.
• Greet clients, assist with admissions/discharges, and educate on products and preventive care.

Skills

Animal care

Safety & sanitation

Patient handling

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Oakridge Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and receptionists. The role involves compassionate patient care, clinical support, and facility maintenance in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist with exams, treatments, surgeries, radiology, and dental procedures, while ensuring sanitary environments and accurate records. This position offers full-time hours, weekend availability, and a comprehensive benefits package.