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TruVet Specialty and Emergency Hospital

Per Diem Emergency RVT & Veterinary Assistant

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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$42,405 / year median in California

+22% projected growth

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Per Diem Emergency RVT & Veterinary Assistant TruVet Specialty and Emergency Hospital - 2.0 Petaluma, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time $30 - $44 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Animal emergency response procedures Customer communication Animal hospital experience Veterinary emergency care In-hospital emergency response experience Critical care (emergency response procedures) Emergency medicine Emergency room experience Critical care experience Animal emergency care Full Job Description Looking for flexibility without giving up emergency medicine? TruVet Specialty & Emergency Hospital is growing, and we're building a team of experienced Per Diem Emergency Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to help support our busy Emergency Department. Whether you're looking to supplement your current position, pick up occasional shifts, or maintain your emergency medicine skills while enjoying a flexible schedule, we'd love to meet you. Why Join Our Per Diem Team? Our Per Diem Team is designed for experienced veterinary professionals who want the freedom to choose when they work while remaining part of a collaborative, supportive emergency hospital. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy: Flexible scheduling with no full-time commitment Opportunities to pick up day, swing, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts The ability to choose the shifts that fit your schedule Work alongside experienced emergency and specialty professionals State-of-the-art equipment and a progressive medical environment A supportive team that values collaboration, respect, and exceptional patient care About TruVet TruVet Specialty & Emergency Hospital proudly serves Sonoma and Marin Counties by providing advanced emergency and specialty veterinary care. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and compassion. We believe outstanding patient care begins with supporting one another, and we strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to grow. What We're Looking For We are seeking experienced professionals who: Have prior emergency veterinary experience (required) Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Remain calm and organized under pressure Demonstrate excellent technical and patient care skills Communicate professionally with clients and coworkers Are dependable and willing to jump in where needed Share our commitment to compassionate, high-quality medicine Qualifications Veterinary Assistants Minimum of 2 years of veterinary experience Emergency experience required California Controlled Substance Permit required Registered Veterinary Technicians Current California RVT license in good standing Emergency and critical care experience required Compensation Compensation is based on results of our skills assessment exam. Veterinary Assistant $28-$32/hour Registered Veterinary Technician $30-$44/hour Additional Shift Differentials +$7.00/hour for Overnight Shifts +$4.00/hour for Weekend Shifts Per Diem Availability This position is ideal for professionals seeking flexibility. Our Per Diem Team members choose the shifts they are available to work based on hospital needs. While hours are not guaranteed, we ask team members to remain active by working occasional shifts throughout the year to stay familiar with our protocols and maintain proficiency. Apply today and become part of the TruVet Per Diem Emergency Team. TruVet Specialty & Emergency Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Pay:
$30.00 - $44.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person