Veterinary Assistant - Part Time - Montecito Veterinary Center

Montecitovets; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 25,416 - 38,765; Part time

Job summary

Montecito Veterinary Center in Santa Rosa, California is looking for a part-time Veterinary Assistant. The role involves providing compassionate care, assisting veterinarians with treatments, keeping accurate records, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should have some veterinary or kennel experience, with clinic experience preferred. The position requires commitment 2-3 days a week, including Thursday and Friday. The pay range is $18.45 – $28.14 per hour. Join a caring and energetic team committed to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Some veterinary or kennel experience is required.
• Experience in a veterinary clinic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Clerical skills

Job description

Veterinary Assistant – Part Time – Montecito Veterinary Center

PetVet Care Centers' Montecito Veterinary Center is seeking a part‑time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising, grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.

Position Overview

Our fast‑paced, high‑energy team paves the way for excellent patient care and client services. We value continuity of care and a care team with faces clients know and love.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and owners, record weight and vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients; perform physical exams, treatments, administer medication per LVT orders
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, etc.
• Formulate prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation and security of controlled drugs
• Feed patients per attending doctor or client requests; record appetites; report unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate positively with clients; ensure they feel comfortable upon departure
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medication plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital: clean equipment, kennels, facilities; use chemicals safely; complete laundry
• Bath and care for overnight patients; ensure animals released are clean and groomed
• Adhere to hospital safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence each shift is essential
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond promptly to directions from DVM or LVT
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may include specialty area tasks (dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Some veterinary or kennel experience (animal experience, shelter, etc. acceptable)

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in a veterinary clinic

Schedule

• 2–3 days per week; Thursday and Friday required
• Third day optional and flexible

Pay Range

$18.45 – $28.14 USD per hour

PetVet is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.