Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

Compensation is $19–$25 per year. The Veterinary Assistant role is an onsite position located in Gilroy, CA. , though the range is $19—$25 USD per hour. This role supports the clinical team at GoodVets, a nationwide network of modern animal hospitals dedicated to gold-standard care. This role exists to provide essential support to doctors and technicians, ensuring the hospital environment remains clean, organized, and welcoming. The assistant contributes to the team by handling patient care, maintaining equipment, and assisting with diagnostic procedures to ensure high-quality service for pets and their owners.

What you'll do

• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas
• Feed, walk, bathe, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients
• Safely restrain animals for exams, treatments, and procedures
• Collect and label samples for diagnostic testing
• Prepare surgical and exam rooms, including sterilization of instruments and equipment
• Observe and report signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior
• Keep exam and treatment areas fully stocked with necessary supplies
• Assist with medication dispensing and ensure accurate patient records
• Support technicians in prepping patients for surgery, imaging, and diagnostics
• Stand, walk, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods
• lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Work safely around anesthesia, radiation, and potential exposure to infectious diseases.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

gilroy ca

veterinary assistant

goodvets

patient care

animal hospital

onsite

weekend required

no on-call

no travel required

$19-$25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee discounts.

Why this role

Includes comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, and employee discounts on veterinary care.

About the employer

GoodVets is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.