Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Full-time

Anderson, CA

Anderson Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Anderson Veterinary Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be a key part of our patient care team, helping ensure smooth workflow, quality care, and a positive client experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Supporting and advocating for pets while educating clients with warmth and clarity
• Helping with patient handling, sample collection, and basic in-house lab testing
• Maintaining accurate medical records and contributing to efficient patient flow
• Keeping exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, organized, and ready for use
• Bringing a positive, team-oriented mindset to support excellent patient care

• Compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to teamwork
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Minimum 1 year of experience in veterinary care preferred
• Experience in vaccine protocols, and surgical monitoring preferred
• Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes
• Basic knowledge of veterinary procedures, terminology, and daily patient care
• A willingness to learn, grow, and support the team in a collaborative environment

Anderson Veterinary Clinic is a full-service small animal practice offering preventive, medical, surgical, and dental care in a friendly, supportive setting. We are dedicated to excellent medicine and a culture built on respect, collaboration, and professional growth. Our veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service team work together seamlessly to ensure every patient receives attentive, compassionate care.

We are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm and Saturday 8am-4pm

Our clinic has proudly cared for the Anderson and Redding communities for decades, providing compassionate, high-quality care to the pets who mean the most to the families we serve.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation.
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

Pay is competitive and based on experience, typically ranging from $19-$22.50 per hour
. The final rate will reflect your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #We Thrive Together . We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.