Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Benefits, and Team Impact

Gentle Care Pet Clinic; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE programs

Career development

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Gentle Care Pet Clinic in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our small-animal practice. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hands-on experience supporting veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient restraint, exams, sample collection, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and maintaining records. We offer AmeriVet benefits, career development, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Experience supporting veterinarians and technicians with patient care and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient restraint, handling, and treatment.
• Prepare exam rooms and patients for appointments.
• Record patient weights and vital signs.
• Assist with collecting and preparing laboratory samples.
• Prepare and maintain surgical and treatment areas.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures as directed.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Anesthesia monitoring

Animal handling/ restraint

Team communication

Job description

Gentle Care Pet Clinic in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our small-animal practice. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hands-on experience supporting veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient restraint, exams, sample collection, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and maintaining records. We offer AmeriVet benefits, career development, and a supportive team environment.