Veterinary Assistant
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Who we are: Woodside Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant! Position Details Role: Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $18 - $20 per hour,
What We Offer
~2 min readAt Woodside Animal Hospital, we hold ourselves to a high standard of care for every patient and every pet owner who walks through our doors. We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant who shares that passion and wants to be a true partner to our veterinarians and technicians.
As our Veterinary Assistant, no two days look quite the same. One hour you might be checking in a nervous patient and educating their owner, and the next you’re taking radiographs, running lab work, or assisting in surgery. If you love variety, take pride in doing things right, and enjoy going above and beyond for clients and teammates, you’ll fit right in.
- A full-time schedule that’s typically four days per week, with weekdays and some Saturdays
- A team that’s committed to a high standard of patient and owner care, and that backs each other up to deliver it
- Real hands-on involvement in appointments, procedures, radiographs, lab work, and surgery
- Responsibilities that grow with your proficiency, so your skills are recognized and put to use
- Pay that reflects your experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package
- A cheerful, motivated team that aims to exceed expectations for clients and for each other
- Perform pre-exam check-ins and gather patient history
- Educate clients on their pet’s care and next steps
- Keep thorough, accurate electronic medical records
- Handle and restrain patients safely and calmly during exams and treatments
- Run basic in-house lab tests
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with appointments and procedures
- Take radiographs (x-rays)
- Assist in surgery and clean, pack, and prepare surgical supplies
- Fill prescriptions once you hold pharmacy clerk certification
- Clean and restock the hospital to keep it running smoothly
- Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities
- Veterinary Assistant experience is valued, and your responsibilities will grow with your level of proficiency
- Flexibility to shift between duties as the daily schedule changes
- Strong multitasking skills and self-motivation
- A cheerful, pleasant attitude with clients, patients, and teammates
- A genuine desire to exceed client and team expectations
- Availability for weekdays and some Saturdays
- [Physical requirements, e.g., ability to lift [40] lbs and stand for extended periods]
If you’re an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant who wants to be part of a team that makes a difference for animals and the people who love them, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a personalized cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why this role is a fit.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Woodside Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $37,440–$41,600 a year
- 30% below the $56,129 median for Veterinary Technician jobs on Jobera (312 salaries).
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 3, 2026
- First seen
- November 3, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 62%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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