Veterinary Assistant

Current Opportunities to Join our Team

  • Walnut Creek, California
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones . Work alongside a large, experienced team of veterinary professionals, creating opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow your skills.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWalnut Creek, California

    Description

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide compassionate patient care and assist veterinarians and RVTs with examinations, treatments, and procedures
    • Prepare patients for surgeries and procedures, including surgical prep, equipment setup, and anesthesia monitoring
    • Safely restrain patients and perform clinical tasks, including IV catheter placement and administering injections
    • Monitor hospitalized patients and ensure their comfort, safety, and overall well-being
    • Assist with radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and other in-house procedures as needed
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and surgical environment
    • Work collaboratively with the veterinary team to provide efficient, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital


    About You

    • Minimum 3 years Veterinary Assistant experience
    • Strong communicator who demonstrates honesty, compassion, respect, and accountability
    • Client-focused with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and collaborate with a large veterinary team
    • Able to prioritize tasks and maintain a high standard of patient care in a busy hospital setting


    Benefits

    • Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability
    • 50% discounts on care for all teammate pets *exclusions apply + free clinical exams
    • Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs 
    • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
    • Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
    • Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
    • Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
    • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones.
    • Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
    • Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
    • Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
    • Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
    • Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams

     

    Why Join Geary?

    • Join a well-established veterinary hospital in Walnut Creek with a strong history of serving the local community
    • Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, with weekends off
    • Work alongside a large, experienced team of veterinary professionals, creating opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow your skills
    • Gain hands-on experience in a full-service general practice offering wellness care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and more
    • Be part of a compassionate, client-focused team that values communication, honesty, respect, and accountability


    Interested?
    Let’s talk! We’re excited to grow our team and invest in the right person for the long term.

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