Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant San Jose Animal Hospital

• 2.0 San Jose, CA Job Details Part-time $21
• $22 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Veterinary assistant experience Full Job Description Description Veterinary Assistant

• Seasonal Part-time:

  Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays San Jose Animal Hospital Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $21
• 22/hour.

The actual pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. About You You'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including intake and discharging patients. The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Your Experience & Skills 1-year previous veterinary assistant experience required Passion for animals and commitment to excellent care Strong communication and client service skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Comfortable working with computers and electronic medical records Team-oriented and proactive Willingness to learn and take initiative

Key Responsibilities:

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures Provide compassionate care for patients including feeding, cleaning, and walking Use safe restraining techniques during exams and treatments Maintain clean, sterile, and organized exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas Support with diagnostic tests and collecting samples (fecal, urine, blood under supervision) Prepare and maintain medical records and client communication Educate pet parents on basic care, medications, and home-care instructions Help with patient admissions and discharges Maintain hospital inventory and restock supplies Participate in hospital cleanliness, including laundry, dishes, and facility upkeep Be a positive team player and contribute to a supportive, inclusive work culture You'll Grow with Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: 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 And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment.

Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare. About the Hospital We offer primary and urgent care for cats and dogs. We are proud to be feline-friendly and fear-free certified. We pride ourselves on being transparent and providing high-quality services. We invest heavily in creating a clean, modern hospital with a friendly, professional staff. About Thrive Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options

• make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.