VetnCare

Veterinary Assistant

VetnCare  •  $24/hr  •  Oakland, CA (Hybrid)  •  2 days ago
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Veterinary Assistant

Montclair Pet Hospital – Oakland, CA - Full-Time

Care with Compassion. Support with Skill. Grow with a Team That Feels Like Family.

Are you a dedicated Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Montclair Pet Hospital is seeking a compassionate and reliable assistant to join our hardworking, family-like team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a diverse caseload and wants to be part of a supportive hospital that values collaboration, continuous learning, and high-quality patient care — including the occasional exotic patient!

The Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting patient care and ensuring the hospital runs smoothly in a fast-paced advanced general practice.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting veterinarians and technicians with exams, treatments, and procedures
  • Supporting surgical and dental procedures (prep and recovery)
  • Handling and restraining small animals (and occasional exotic patients)
  • Assisting with patient intake, history collection, and basic care
  • Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining equipment and treatment areas
  • Ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment
  • Communicating effectively with team members and clients

About You

  • 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience preferred
  • Ability to multitask in a high-caseload environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Comfortable handling animals safely and compassionately
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow

Schedule

  • Full-time
  • 10-hour shifts (7:30am–6pm or 8am–6:30pm)
  • Saturday availability required once we open Saturdays

Compensation

  • $24–$28/hour

Why Montclair?

  • Advanced general practice with ultrasound and dental suite
  • Supportive, close-knit team (3 DVMs, 4 RVTs, 4 VAs, 2 hybrids & 2 CSRs)
  • Small animal care plus some exotics
  • Walkable neighborhood, free parking

👉 Apply now or reach out directly — we’d love to connect.

VetnCare

About VetnCare

VetnCare was founded in 2012 with a simple yet powerful vision, to create a community of veterinary hospitals that deliver next-level care, next-door. What started as a passion for helping pets has grown into a thriving community of 13 veterinary hospitals across Northern California.

We believe that exceptional pet care starts with exceptional people. That’s why we invest in our teams, providing the professional mentorship, training, and resources they need to grow and thrive. Behind the scenes, our centralized support team—including operations, HR, finance, IT, and marketing —ensures that our hospitals run smoothly, allowing our clinical teams to focus on what they do best: provide exceptional veterinary care.

When you join VetnCare - whether as a team member or a pet parent - you become part of a community that comes together with a shared purpose: to elevate veterinary care for pets and the people who care for them.

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Year Founded
2011
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