Veterinary Assistant: Growth & Hands-On Care

Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital, LLC; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Teladoc 24/7 access to doctors

Pet care discount for personal pets

Online discount platform

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital, LLC in Oceanside, CA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support our full-service hospital. You will assist the medical team with hands-on patient care and help ensure compassionate, efficient service from reception to exam room.

The role emphasizes teamwork, client communication, and a safe hospital environment. Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma and the ability to stay calm under pressure while handling pets of various sizes and temperaments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic veterinary skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care, assisting the medical team with hands-on duties.
• Support the medical team by anticipating needs and maintaining smooth workflow.
• Assist with scheduling, payments, and client communications to ensure a positive client experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment and proper equipment upkeep.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Pet handling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Veterinary basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital, LLC in Oceanside, CA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support our full-service hospital. You will assist the medical team with hands-on patient care and help ensure compassionate, efficient service from reception to exam room.

The role emphasizes teamwork, client communication, and a safe hospital environment. Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma and the ability to stay calm under pressure while handling pets of various sizes and temperaments.