Veterinary Assistant - Part-time/Weekends
About The Position
Burlingame Family Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a weekend-only position, with shifts available Saturday and/or Sunday. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to utilize their skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant role preferred
- Proficiency in the following skills: Safe, low-stress animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
- Anesthetic monitoring and recovery
- Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
- Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
- Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
- Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
- Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
- Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team
- Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
Benefits
- Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
- Limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law for part-time team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
