Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is an onsite position located in Morgan Hill, CA. Compensation is specified as $19—$25 USD per hour, and this role supports the clinical team at GoodVets, a network of modern animal hospitals dedicated to gold-standard care. This role exists to provide essential support to doctors and technicians in delivering high-quality medical care. The Veterinary Assistant contributes to the team by maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment, assisting with patient restraint and diagnostic procedures, and ensuring that all patients receive compassionate care throughout their visit.

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

morgan hill ca

goodvets

veterinary assistant

animal care

patient care

$19-$25/hr

weekend required

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Employee discounts on veterinary care and products.

Why this role

Modern animal hospital network, co-owned with local veterinarians, focus on quality-first medicine and people-first culture.

About the employer

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