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Veterinary Assistant

Mt. Diablo Veterinary Medical Center

Job Description

PART-TIME VETERINARY ASSISTANT:

Pay Range: $19-24 Depending on Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older

Join a Legacy of Care, Compassion, and Community – Become a Veterinary Assistant at Mt. Diablo Veterinary Medical Center

Are you looking for a place where teamwork thrives, drama doesn’t stand a chance, and your skills are celebrated?

At Mt. Diablo Veterinary Medical Center, we’ve been proudly serving the Lafayette community for nearly 60 years—caring for generations of pets and their people with warmth, professionalism, and heart. As we are preparing to welcome a new veterinarian this November, we’re growing our team and are excited to bring on a part-time veterinary assistant.

Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’d love to support your journey. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your knowledge fully—and grow in an environment that values learning, trust, and connection. We’re proud to offer advanced services like stem cell therapy, and our clients love the strong, compassionate relationships we’ve built with them over the years.

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.  Please join us in making the most of our patient’s lives, each and every day!

Every day is different!  The ideal addition to our team demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to ask questions about procedures and processes.  We will rely on your ability to be adaptable, stay task-focused and to follow-up, and to complete work.  You must be a team player!

Job Description Overview:

  • Assist with patient care and treatment
  • Monitor hospitalized patients during anesthesia and in recovery after surgery
  • Maintain inventory and stocking
  • Restrain animals during blood draws, nail trims, and other treatments
  • Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork)
  • Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
  • Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
  • Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
  • Answering phones
  • Customer service & client education
  • Helping clients with their pets

What We Offer for Part-Time Position:

·         Hourly pay based on experience

·         Flexible part-time scheduling for a healthy work-life balance

·         Uniform Allowance

·         Continuing education and professional development allowance

·         Hospital discounts

·         Opportunities for mentorship, tuition reimbursement and advancement

If you're ready to join a team where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your growth is encouraged, we’d love to meet you.

👉 learn more or reach out today at: www.mtdiabloveterinarymedicalcenter.com.

Let’s find out if Mt. Diablo could be your next professional home.

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA 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, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
 
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Lafayette, California, United States

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