Veterinary Assistant - Dermatology

Thrive Pet Healthcare; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare stipend

Fertility planning discounts

Free CE courses

Pet perks

Student loan support

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for Dermatology for Animals in San Marcos, CA. No weekends, with 4, 10-hour shifts. You will support patient care, assist with dermatology treatments and lab testing, and handle intake, monitoring, and discharge.

We offer professional growth through ThriveU CE courses, live workshops, and leadership development. Competitive pay with benefits and opportunities to work across Thrive’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Assistant (direct patient care).
• Possesses a positive work attitude.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Skills

1 year veterinary experience

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Job description

Dermatology for Animals is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in San Marcos, CA. No weekends. 4, 10-hour shifts!

About You

You’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care by providing comprehensive assistance throughout each visit. This impactful work includes hands‑on support with dermatology treatments and laboratory testing, as well as essential services such as patient intake, monitoring and discharge.

Your Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Assistant (direct patient care)
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self‑motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $26 - $28 / hour. The actual compensation will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

Thrive Pet Healthcare has been recognized by Top Workplaces with Culture Excellence Awards for Purpose & Values and Work‑Life Flexibility. The Purpose & Values award reflects organizations that consistently live what they stand for, brought to life at Thrive through our commitment to shaping the future of pet wellbeing and our core values. These values guide how we work and how we care for pets, clients, and one another. The Work‑Life Flexibility award recognizes our focus on making meaningful work sustainable, supporting our teams in balancing professional impact with life outside of work.

We welcome you to join our story and join where WeThriveTogether. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.