Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time Care & Surgery Support

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Health insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Woodland Veterinary Hospital in Woodland, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment across patient care, client service, surgery, and procedures, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate care. The compensation is $22–$28 per hour, full-time with a 5/8 schedule and weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience is required.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, collect patient histories, and assist with triage.
• Safely restrain dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Collect blood and urine samples, administer vaccines, and perform treatments as directed.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, and surgical procedures.
• Prepare and fill prescriptions and review medications and discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client questions and provide clear, compassionate communication.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas and support daily hospital operations.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient histories

Vital signs

Weight measurement

Job description

Woodland Veterinary Hospital in Woodland, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment across patient care, client service, surgery, and procedures, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate care. The compensation is $22–$28 per hour, full-time with a 5/8 schedule and weekend availability required.