Veterinary Assistant - Patient Care & Growth Opportunities

Vetcor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Referral bonuses

Six paid holidays

Job summary

Oakridge Veterinary Clinic, part of Vetcor, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant in California. The role is full-time with a schedule of four 10-hour shifts, including weekends, and a pay range of $19–$25 per hour.

You will support veterinarians, technicians, and receptionists, helping with patient care, exams, surgeries, radiology, and medications while maintaining a clean, comfortable hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper patient handling, treatment preparation, laboratory procedures, and the use, care, and sterilization of veterinary instruments and equipment.
• Strong understanding of client communication, patient care standards, and quality service.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, work independently, and follow direction in a fast-paced team.
• Skilled at assessing situations, identifying issues, and applying logical reasoning to find effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail in records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Comfort: Provide compassionate care for hospitalized and boarding animals, including feeding, walking, cleaning, monitoring for signs of illness, and maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Clinical Support: Safely restrain patients, assist with exams, treatments, surgeries, radiology, and dental procedures under supervision.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and surgical areas; prepare and maintain surgical packs and medical equipment.
• Laboratory & Medication Assistance: Perform basic in-house lab tests, prepare samples for external labs, administer oral medications as directed, and dispense prescribed treatments.
• Client Communication & Team Collaboration: Greet clients, assist with admissions/discharges, maintain medical records, educate on products and preventive care, and support doctors and staff.

Skills

Patient handling

Client communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Verbal & written comms

Job description

Oakridge Veterinary Clinic, part of Vetcor, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant in California. The role is full-time with a schedule of four 10-hour shifts, including weekends, and a pay range of $19–$25 per hour.

You will support veterinarians, technicians, and receptionists, helping with patient care, exams, surgeries, radiology, and medications while maintaining a clean, comfortable hospital environment.