General Practice Veterinary Assistant (GPVA) - Companion Animal Hospital
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Helen Woodward Animal Center
Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US
Summary
The Veterinary Assistant will support medical and surgical procedures, maintain patient hygiene, and manage medical records. They are also responsible for sterilizing equipment and providing direct care to animals, including feeding and administering medications.
Job Description
General Practice Veterinary Assistant (GPVA) - Companion Animal Hospital
(Part Time) | Various Shifts, Including Weekends & Holidays as Needed
Hourly Pay: $20.75 - $26.00 (Based on Experience)
Are you passionate about animals and eager to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive general practice veterinary environment? Join our team at the state-of-the-art Companion Animal Hospital inside Helen Woodward Animal Center, where every day is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of pets and the people who love them.
As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll be right in the action-assisting with surgeries, helping pets recover, feeding and grooming our furry patients, and making sure they get the care (and love) they need. You'll gain hands-on experience with routine medical tasks like giving vaccines, administering medications, and prepping surgical packs.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare patients for appointments, obtaining medical histories and documentation
- Assist with medical and surgical procedures
- Provide daily care including feeding, grooming, and hygiene
- Prepare and sterilize surgical equipment
- Administer medications and vaccinations
- Maintain accurate medical records and client communication
- Support a compassionate, safe, and clean hospital environment
- Schedule appointments and procedures
What We're Looking For:
- Prior experience with animals, customer service, or kennel/vet environments preferred
- Comfortable lifting up to 55 lbs and handling animals with challenging behavior
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Clear, professional communication and a team-first mindset
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed
Perks of the Role:
- Work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive veterinary team
- Hands-on experience with a wide range of animals
- Opportunities for training and growth within the hospital
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a smoke-free workplace. Smoking is not permitted in any building or vehicle on campus.
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique, private, non-profit organization in San Diego County that, for over 50 years, has been committed to the philosophy of people helping animals and animals helping people. Located on 12 acres in Rancho Santa Fe, our nationally recognized Center provides a variety of services that benefit the community through educational and therapeutic programs for people, and humane care and adoption for animals.
We are a no-kill facility that receives no government funding and relies heavily on tax-deductible contributions from private donors to continue our life-saving mission.
Founded
1972
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique, private, non-profit organization in San Diego County that, for over 50 years, has been committed to the philosophy of people helping animals and animals helping people. Located on 12 acres in Rancho Santa Fe, our nationally recognized Center provides a variety of services that benefit the community through educational and therapeutic programs for people, and humane care and adoption for animals.
We are a no-kill facility that receives no government funding and relies heavily on tax-deductible contributions from private donors to continue our life-saving mission.
Founded
1972
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
