Veterinary Assistant - Part Time | Growth & Perks

Amerivet; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discounts

Career development opportunities

Referral program

AmeriVet partner locations

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Shadow Hills Pet Clinic in Sun Valley, CA is seeking an experienced Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join a long-standing general practice team. The role includes rooming patients, assisting in surgery, monitoring anesthesia, and bloodwork.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of clinic experience, strong client communication, and comfort with radiology, lab equipment, and animal restraint. Pay is $19.00–$21.00 per hour with benefits through AmeriVet partner locations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of veterinary clinical experience
• Surgical assisting experience
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
• Assisting doctor and staff with restraint
• Blood draws and IV catheter placement
• Digital radiology and dental radiography
• Anesthesia monitoring and aseptic technique
• Laboratory skills (cytology, HM5, Vetscan, Sedivue)
• Excellent client communication and CSR duties

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist in surgery
• Monitor anesthesia and recovery
• Assist doctor and staff with restraint
• Collect blood and run bloodwork
• Place IV catheters and manage IV lines
• Perform digital radiology and dental radiographs
• Educate clients and support hospital team

Skills

Excellent client communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Digital radiology

HM5

Vetscan

Sedivue

Job description

Shadow Hills Pet Clinic in Sun Valley, CA is seeking an experienced Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join a long-standing general practice team. The role includes rooming patients, assisting in surgery, monitoring anesthesia, and bloodwork.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of clinic experience, strong client communication, and comfort with radiology, lab equipment, and animal restraint. Pay is $19.00–$21.00 per hour with benefits through AmeriVet partner locations.