Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

Irvington Pet Hospital

Fremont, CA | Full-time

$23-$25 per hour

Are you looking for a role where you can grow your skills, be part of a supportive and fun team, and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families? We’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, energetic clinic where you’ll be involved in everything from patient care to client education — and even support with urgent and complex cases that go beyond the average GP practice.

We are an AAHA-accredited VetnCare hospital dedicated to high-quality patient care and client service. Our team takes pride in tackling challenging cases, working together, and creating a welcoming environment for both clients and colleagues

Schedule

• 5x8s, Monday-Thursday and Saturday - 8am-5pm

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain thorough medical histories from pet owners
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and assist veterinarians during examinations
• Provide routine patient care, administer vaccines, and safely restrain patients for exams and treatments
• Collect laboratory samples, perform blood draws, run in-house laboratory diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories
• Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure timely documentation of patient care
• Clean, stock, and organize exam rooms and treatment areas to support daily hospital operations
• Support a variable caseload depending on seasonal demand while maintaining efficient workflow
• Assist with scheduling, client check-in/check-out, answering phones, and other duties as assigned

About You

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred, with moderate hands-on experience strongly valued.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to connect warmly with clients and confidently de-escalate challenging situations.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a busy, hands-on hospital setting.
• Eager to learn, develop new skills, and take advantage of training and continuing education opportunities.

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%
• $1,000 annual CE allowance to invest in your professional growth 📚
• 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 Irvington?

• Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience with advanced and urgent cases that expand your skills beyond a traditional GP setting.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside 2 DVMs, 1 RVT, 5 VAs, and 1 CSR in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Positive Culture: Join a fun, energetic, and caring team where collaboration, humor, and professional growth are valued.
• Make an Impact: Be part of a hospital where every team member is valued and plays an important role in patient care.

If you’re ready to join a supportive team where your role truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.