Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Hospital in Brentwood, CA

Veterinary Hospital in Brentwood, CA is growing our team of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants! We are building an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team and we want YOU to join us!

About Us:

We are a 5 doctor, AAHA-accredited, full-service, small animal (including goats and lambs) hospital, serving the area since 1976! At Brentwood Veterinary Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of care for our patients. Our team provides wellness & preventative care, urgent care, digital full body & dental radiography, dental prophylaxis, complete in-house laboratory, soft tissue & orthopedic surgeries, laser therapy, and more. We strive to provide an exceptional combination of compassionate staff and leading-edge technology.

Veterinary Assistants play an integral role in our hospital whether they are handling patient care, taking care of clients, assisting doctors in surgery, or providing quality nursing care to hospitalized patients. You will fully utilize your skillset and continue developing your knowledge for years! We are looking for a compassionate technician who is ready to put their skills and leadership ability to work!

Why choose us?

Safe and quality medicine. Our team stays educated and utilizes the most up-to-date techniques and recommendations for the best possible patient care. Our goal is to keep our patients AND staff safe while providing the best care possible.

Friendly/Inclusive Culture: Our team acknowledges that great results are only achieved through the teamwork that comes with mutual respect and kindness amongst our team and with our clients.

Communication and support: We close our office once weekly for 2 hours to spend time as a team discussing hospital updates, staff shout-outs, CE presentations, and more! As we grow, we are looking for your input and ideas! We want YOU to have a hand in the future of Brentwood Veterinary Hospital!

We like to have fun! We work hard and have difficult days but get through them as a TEAM. We continually work to create and maintain an excellent culture. All this hard work has fostered a jovial, considerate, and passionate group of people, we would love to have you as part of our community!

WORK-LIFE BALANCE! We believe a quality work-life balance is essential to continuing to provide amazing care to our community. We offer a set schedule, currently Monday Saturday, and we'd love to talk about what schedule/shift would work best for you!

About You:

Committed Veterinary Assistant

You possess clinical skills and experience that include (but are not limited to):

Patient assessment and physical examinations

Phlebotomy and catheter placement

Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique

Anesthesia monitoring proficiency

Perioperative surgical nursing skills

Routine dental prophylaxis experience

Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures

Previous veterinary experience is required

Passionate about growth and development

Positive attitude and TEAM player

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional customer service and compassion for all clients and patients

Adaptable to the demands of the day

Ability to work efficiently, and remain calm during stressful situations

Schedule:

Our hospital is open Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, and Saturday 9:00-2:00 pm

As our hospital grows, we look forward to offering additional hours to our clients! Don't hesitate to reach out and see if we have a schedule that would work for you!

Compensation:

We believe that each team member should be compensated based on their knowledge, skills, and experiences. We expect the range for a veterinary assistant to be $17-28 per hour.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Short- & long-term disability

401K

Paid time off for full time employees

Paid holidays

Employee pet discount