What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic, Steinbeck Country...?
Steinbeck Country Small Animal Clinic—located off Highway 68 near Toro Hills Estates—is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing practice.
Established in 2014, our clinic is dedicated to providing low-stress, high-quality care for every patient. We treat our clients and their companion animals like family, making patient care, education, and open communication our highest priorities.
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will:
- Serve as a liaison between veterinarians and clients to ensure timely communication
- Support patient care and hospital flow throughout the day
- Coordinate between patient care coordinators and technical staff to optimize service and care
- Work with patient care coordinators to maintain a full, cohesive appointment schedule
- Ensure efficient treatment room and appointment flow
- Maintain accurate controlled substance logs
- Properly operate and maintain medical, laboratory, and surgical equipment
- Uphold and improve radiology safety and disinfection protocols
- Maintain and enhance client education materials and discharge forms
Our Ideal Candidate
You are a motivated, proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment, helping lead day-to-day operations and supporting doctors and staff to deliver exceptional care. You value efficiency without sacrificing a positive, uplifting workplace culture.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages
- Excellent benefits
- A supportive, fun-loving, and dynamic team environment
- The chance to fully utilize and grow your skills as a veterinary assistant/technician
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
If you are passionate about patient care and teamwork, we’d love to meet you. This is an incredible opportunity to grow with a practice committed to excellence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $27