Veterinary Assistant

Pet Vet Care Centers – Rancho Village Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage. Pet Vet strives to deliver the Ultimate Care Experience—every pet, every client, every time—through a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as our patients and clients.

With more than 420 local hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer local autonomy with national support, career mobility, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first.

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take patient weight and vital signs, and guide them to the examination room.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, and administer medications as directed by licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration and patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and other machines.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, and maintain proper documentation and controlled drug security.
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, and report abnormal conditions.
• Communicate positively with clients, ensuring they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s).
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicine plans.
• Maintain daily hospital cleanliness, including equipment, kennels, and facilities.
• Bath and care for patients staying overnight; ensure all animals are clean and groomed before release.
• Adhere to hospital safety and wellness regulations.
• Interpret oral and written directions accurately.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence at work is essential for every shift.
• Promote hospital products and services.
• Respond promptly and respectfully to the directions of the DVM or LVT.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have additional duties in specialty areas (dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.).

• At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital/setting.
• Experience with cat and dog restraint, vaccine administration, and sample collection (skin, ear, fur).
• Veterinary terminology knowledge and client intake for examination by DVM.
• Assisting with radiograph placement and answering phones.
• Administering medications prescribed by DVM (SQ injection, mouth, ear, eye).
• Performing surgical prep/cleanup.
• Kennel experience: cleaning, walking, bathing.
• Knowledge of surgical prep and cleanup.

• Cytology interpretation experience (skin/ears).

• Must be available on both Sunday and Saturday.

$22 – $23 USD

• 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 relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

We care deeply about supporting our team members—professionally and personally. Benefits include all those listed above.

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.