VETERINARY ASSISTANT - SB

As a Veterinary Assistant you will be a key team member to support our clinical team in providing quality care for shelter animals and community pets. In this hands-on role, you’ll assist with examinations, treatments, and surgical preparation; safely handle animals; and maintain clean, organized clinical spaces. You’ll also support accurate medical records and provide welcoming, empathetic client service while helping daily clinic operations run smoothly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist veterinarians and RVTs with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Safely and effectively restrain animals for examinations and procedures.. (Fearfree)
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, surgical areas, and medical equipment
• Collect and process samples (blood, urine, fecal) as directed
• Perform radiographs following proper safety protocols
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by medical staff
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Support client communication, including discharge instructions and basic education
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the clinic at all times
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and radiation safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP) from the California
• Veterinary Medical Board or have the ability to obtain a permit within 30 days of
• employment.
• Ability to assist veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians in the practice of
• medicine and surgery and perform support functions; ability to provide effective medical
• and client services in a fast-paced, high-volume veterinary clinic environment.
• Experience (paid or volunteer) in an animal shelter or veterinary clinic environment;
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Animal handling/restraint experience and commitment to Fear-Free® techniques.
• Knowledge of related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including
• OSHA and DEA; monitor compliance and inform the Director of Veterinary Services of
• any regulatory issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, as required to
• collaborate with English-speaking team members and customers, and to ensure safety
• protocols are followed.
• Commitment to humane, compassionate animal care and adherence to positive reinforcement and Fear Free® principles.

Work Schedule
Based on five 8-hour days; able to work weekends, overtime, and rotating holidays; work may
be assigned at either SBH campus or off-site.