Veterinary Assistant
9 days ago
Fremont
Job Description Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Located in central Fremont, just across the creek from Vallejo Mill Historical Park and flanked by beautiful rolling hills, our hospital combines high-quality medicine with a welcoming, community-focused environment. Our support staff is close-knit, long tenured, and dedicated to mentorship and collaboration. In addition to caring for dogs and cats, our doctors treat pocket pets and birds, creating a great opportunity for Veterinary Assistants who enjoy working with a variety of species. In this role, you will support our veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and outpatient care while helping to maintain a smooth and efficient patient flow throughout the day. Your responsibilities will include gentle patient handling, preparing rooms and supplies for appointments, assisting with surgical and dental procedures, and communicating with clients to ensure they feel informed and supported. This position is well suited for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys building strong client relationships, and is eager to contribute to outstanding patient care across multiple species. This is a full-time position, scheduled for 8-hour shifts and approximately 30 to 40 hours per week. We are seeking flexible availability Monday through Saturday. Full-time benefits and compensation**: • Compensation: $25-30 per hour, for each hour worked*, • Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current VA experience, • Health, dental, and vision coverage available through United Healthcare and Kaiser, • Life insurance, disability, and 401k options, • Employee Assistance Program, • Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law, • Personal pet discount Minimum qualifications and skill set: • 3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting, • Venipuncture, cystocentesis, placing IV catheters and administering injections, • Anesthetic monitoring, surgical prep and surgical assistance, • Dental prophy, charting and radiographs, • In house laboratory processing including microscopy, • Exotic animal handling experience is a plus! About us: Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic is a 3-doctor, 2-RVT, full-service animal hospital providing care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets. We welcome our clients as part of our family, and we treat their pets as if they were our own. We work hard to educate and support our clients at every interaction. We are a diverse, positive, tight knit team, and each and every team member is recognized for their great work and awesome attitude. At Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic, we know that our team members are our greatest resource, and we are committed to providing an engaging, positive work atmosphere where our team members can thrive and enjoy their workday! #spo *To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.