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Veterinary Assistant

VetnCare•Concord, CA
•Hybrid

About The Position

Sun Valley is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their supportive, team-focused culture. This role involves supporting a fast-paced, high-volume general practice that is ideal for individuals who enjoy staying busy and engaged. The Veterinary Assistant will build meaningful connections with clients and their pets, contributing to a community-focused practice centered on trust and long-term relationships. The position offers flexible scheduling as the hospital is open 7 days a week and closed for holidays. The team emphasizes fun, with shared meals, team lunches, and exploring local restaurants.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1–2 years' Veterinary Assistant experience
  • Strong communicator with a warm, client-focused approach
  • Detail-oriented, team-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced general practice environment

Responsibilities

  • Room patients and obtain thorough medical histories from pet owners
  • Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and assist veterinarians during examinations
  • Provide routine patient care, administer vaccines, and safely restrain patients for exams and treatments
  • Collect laboratory samples, perform blood draws, run in-house laboratory diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories
  • Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
  • Maintain accurate medical records and ensure timely documentation of patient care
  • Clean, stock, and organize exam rooms and treatment areas to support daily hospital operations
  • Support a variable caseload depending on seasonal demand while maintaining efficient workflow
  • Assist with scheduling, client check-in/check-out, answering phones, and other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability
  • 50% discounts on care for all teammate pets (exclusions apply)
  • Free clinical exams for pets
  • Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
  • Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts
  • Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7
  • Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
  • Annual engagement surveys
  • Annual event to celebrate and recognize teams

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