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Veterinary Assistant- Part-Time
San Jose Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At San Jose Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are
At San Jose Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. 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.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Your Role: Veterinary Assistant
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting the care and comfort of pets and their families. You’ll be a vital part of the team, ensuring smooth daily operations and helping to create a welcoming and efficient environment.

*Shift availability needed: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday.

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

Experience & Skills Requirements:
-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

You’ll Grow With Us
We believe in growing together. You’ll have access to:
-A vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education (CE) courses
-Live, virtual workshops to build valuable leadership and communication skills
-Training designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
-Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
-The opportunity to grow into different roles or move within our nationwide network

Benefits - our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
-Paid time off including, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
-Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
-Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
-Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
-401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
-Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
-Scholarship opportunities and student loan support and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $21 - $25/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.