Veterinary Assistant — Impact & Growth, Great Benefits

VetnCare; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching up to 4%

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance (short-term and/​

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sun Valley Pet Hospital in Sun Valley, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our busy, community-focused hospital. You will support veterinarians during exams, prepare rooms, and educate clients on medications and care.

The role offers a supportive team environment, opportunities to grow skills, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of veterinary assistant experience, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced general practice.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years veterinary assistant experience
• Strong communication with client focus
• Detail-oriented and team-minded in a fast-paced general practice

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain thorough medical histories from pet owners
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and assist veterinarians during examinations
• Provide routine patient care, administer vaccines, and restrain patients for exams and treatments
• Collect laboratory samples, perform blood draws, run in-house diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories
• Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure timely documentation of patient care
• Clean, stock, and organize exam rooms and treatment areas to support daily hospital operations
• Support a variable caseload depending on seasonal demand while maintaining efficient workflow
• Assist with scheduling, client check-in/check-out, answering phones, and other duties as assigned

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Job description

Sun Valley Pet Hospital in Sun Valley, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our busy, community-focused hospital. You will support veterinarians during exams, prepare rooms, and educate clients on medications and care.

The role offers a supportive team environment, opportunities to grow skills, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of veterinary assistant experience, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced general practice.