Veterinary Assistant - Fast-Paced Clinic, Growth & Perks

PetVet Care Centers; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Parental Leave

401(k)

Team Member Discounts

Wellbeing resources

CE stipends

Relief fund

Local hospital culture

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Spring Animal Hospital in Long Beach, CA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including patient restraint, exam preparation, surgery prep and basic clerical duties. The role emphasizes compassionate care for cats and dogs and clear client communication.

The hospital fosters a collaborative culture with local autonomy and national support.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• At least 2 years of experience are required, certification preferred.
• Experienced in veterinary medicine
• Friendly, positive, and professional
• A strong team player who enjoys collaborating with others
• Compassionate toward pets and their families
• Able to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced setting
• Eager to continue learning and grow with our practice

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
• 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
• 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.)

Skills

Veterinary medicine experience

Team player

Compassionate

Multitask

Professional

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Spring Animal Hospital in Long Beach, CA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including patient restraint, exam preparation, surgery prep and basic clerical duties. The role emphasizes compassionate care for cats and dogs and clear client communication.

The hospital fosters a collaborative culture with local autonomy and national support.