Veterinary Assistant

South Bay Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: $19–$20 per hour

Schedule: Four ten-hour shifts to include a Saturday rotation

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills are valued? We're seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and wants to grow alongside a collaborative team.

Why You'll Love Working Here

A positive, team-first environment that values collaboration and respect

Opportunities to grow your skills and expand your knowledge

A workplace that supports work-life balance and professional development

A meaningful role making a difference for pets and their families

What You'll Do

Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures

Safely restrain animals for exams, blood draws, and treatments

Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment

Feed, water, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarding animals

Prepare supplies, medications, and instruments for daily procedures

What You Bring

Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

Compassionate approach to patient care and client interactions

Willingness to learn, grow, and support fellow team members

Benefits Include

Financial Benefits

A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance

401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program (full-time only)

Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)

Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)

Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

Pet discounts on services and products

Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

State license reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

Six paid holidays (full-time only)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're a passionate Veterinary Assistant ready to grow your career in a supportive and engaging environment, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and take the next step as a Veterinary Assistant!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at South Bay 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.