Veterinary Assistant

PART-TIME VETERINARY ASSISTANT:

Pay Range: $19-24 Depending on Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older

Join a Legacy of Care, Compassion, and Community – Become a Veterinary Assistant at Mt. Diablo Veterinary Medical Center

Are you looking for a place where teamwork thrives, drama doesn’t stand a chance, and your skills are celebrated?

At Mt. Diablo Veterinary Medical Center, we’ve been proudly serving the Lafayette community for nearly 60 years—caring for generations of pets and their people with warmth, professionalism, and heart. As we are preparing to welcome a new veterinarian this November, we’re growing our team and are excited to bring on a part-time veterinary assistant.

Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’d love to support your journey. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your knowledge fully—and grow in an environment that values learning, trust, and connection. We’re proud to offer advanced services like stem cell therapy, and our clients love the strong, compassionate relationships we’ve built with them over the years.

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.  Please join us in making the most of our patient’s lives, each and every day!

Every day is different!  The ideal addition to our team demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to ask questions about procedures and processes.  We will rely on your ability to be adaptable, stay task-focused and to follow-up, and to complete work.  You must be a team player!

Job Description Overview:

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized patients during anesthesia and in recovery after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws, nail trims, and other treatments
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Answering phones
• Customer service & client education
• Helping clients with their pets

What We Offer for Part-Time Position:

·Hourly pay based on experience

·Flexible part-time scheduling for a healthy work-life balance

·Uniform Allowance

·Continuing education and professional development allowance

·Hospital discounts

·Opportunities for mentorship, tuition reimbursement and advancement

If you're ready to join a team where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your growth is encouraged, we’d love to meet you.

👉 learn more or reach out today at: www.mtdiabloveterinarymedicalcenter.com.

Let’s find out if Mt. Diablo could be your next professional home.