Veterinary Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time position (20 to 30 hours / week) that has the potential of becoming full-time.

We are a four vet practice, located in Half Moon Bay. Our hospital is a lunch-break walk from the ocean and in the middle of an adorable downtown area with shops and restaurants.

The hospital is spacious, with lots of natural light, and recently remodeled, with five exam rooms, isolation unit, dental suite, comfort room, and surgical and radiology suites.

We have digital radiography, including new dental and new ultrasound. We have a huge clientele base, in an affluent but very down-to-earth area.

Our community is a mix of families, Techies from Silicon Valley, and surfers. We've put together a short slideshow of our hospital. You can view it at :

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.Duties will include :

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills and even learn some new techniques and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical / dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!

Wage Range : $$

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Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed.

It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at