Veterinary Assistant, Dentistry

Ethos Veterinary Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

RVT license reimbursement

Career growth within Ethos

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our dentistry services at Animal Dental Clinic. You will assist doctors and RVTs with dental procedures, anesthesia, diagnostics, patient care, and surgical support in a specialty setting.

This full-time position offers a Monday–Thursday schedule with a competitive hourly wage and opportunities to expand skills in veterinary dentistry and radiology.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and RVTs with dental examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgical cases.
• Obtain patient vitals (TPR) and assist with patient assessments.
• Perform dental cleanings and assist with dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Assist with anesthesia preparation, monitoring, patient recovery, and post-procedure care.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection.
• Prepare, clean, package, and sterilize dental and surgical instruments.
• Safely handle, position, and restrain veterinary patients.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and dental areas.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, RVTs, and support staff to provide care.

Job description

Veterinary Assistant – Dentistry

$25.00–$33.00/hour (DOE)
Full-time opportunity | Animal Dental Clinic
Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm

Build your veterinary career in specialty dentistry at Animal Dental Clinic. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support our doctors and Registered Veterinary Technicians with dental procedures, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, patient care, and surgical support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant interested in developing advanced skills in veterinary dentistry, dental radiology, anesthesia, and specialty patient care while enjoying a Monday–Thursday schedule.

Why Join Animal Dental Clinic

Animal Dental Clinic is focused on providing advanced dental and oral care while creating an exceptional experience for pets and their families. Veterinary Assistants are an essential part of our clinical team and work closely with veterinarians and RVTs throughout appointments, dental procedures, treatments, and surgical cases.

You’ll have opportunities to expand your technical skills, learn new procedures, and develop your veterinary career within a collaborative specialty environment.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Assist veterinarians and RVTs with dental examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgical cases.
• Obtain patient vitals, including temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR), and assist with patient assessments.
• Perform dental cleanings and assist with dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Assist with anesthesia preparation, monitoring, patient recovery, and post-procedure care.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection and processing.
• Prepare, clean, package, and sterilize dental and surgical instruments.
• Safely handle, position, and restrain veterinary patients.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well‑stocked treatment and dental procedure areas.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience, veterinary hospital experience, or veterinary education/training preferred.
• Experience with veterinary dentistry, dental cleanings, dental radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, or surgical assisting is highly desirable.
• Comfortable handling and restraining dogs and cats.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset.
• Basic computer and telephone skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and learn new veterinary techniques, procedures, and treatments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time
• Monday–Thursday
• $25.00–$33.00/hour, based on experience and technical skill level

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Three weeks accrued paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniforms
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• VetBloom access to RACE-approved continuing education and training
• RVT license reimbursement for eligible employees
• Career growth opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, brings together specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional clinical care, collaboration, education, and innovation.

Our teams provide veterinary professionals with opportunities to expand their technical expertise, learn alongside experienced clinicians, and build rewarding long‑term careers in veterinary medicine.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.