Veterinary Assistant
$18/h-$20/h
PetVet Care Centers2 days ago
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Summary
PetVet Care Centers is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team at Mono Way Veterinary Hospital in Sonora, CA. The role involves providing support to veterinarians and technicians in delivering compassionate care to pets.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising, and grooming patients, preparing surgery suites, restraining patients, and performing clerical tasks. You will also triage patients, perform physical exams, administer medications, and maintain hospital cleanliness while ensuring exceptional service to clients.
About You
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two or more years' experience in a veterinary environment.
Preferred:
- Experience in Radiographs and Blood draws.
- Care and Compassion – displays a desire to build rapport and provide emotional support.
- Animal Restraint and Safety – uses sound judgment when handling patients.
- Effective Communication – interacts appropriately with others.
- Team Orientation – works cooperatively with the team.
- Dependability – demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks.
- Cleanliness Standards – follows sanitization policies consistently.
- Energy and Productivity – completes tasks quickly and thoroughly.
- Time Management – prioritizes work tasks effectively.
- Technical Skills and Learning – keeps up-to-date with new skills.
- Care and Use of Equipment – performs operation checks and maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
- Team Member Pet Discounts.
- Emotional wellbeing support including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
- CE stipends and career development resources.
- Grant Circle – a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
PetVet Care Centers
PetVet Care Centers is a network of over 460+ Specialty and General Practice Veterinary Hospitals across the nation. Each location is operated locally and supported globally. We appreciate the differences in each and every community and support the local traditions which have made our member hospitals so successful. Visit our website to learn more about our career opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary office support staff.
Sonora, CA