Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Receptionist

Who we are:

Redwood Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Part-time
• Salary: $18 – $24 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday; times may vary depending on scheduling needs. Potential for Friday/Weekend shifts in the future

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Here, you can enjoy a meaningful career in a fun but professional team-oriented atmosphere. We value the personal and professional growth of all staff members. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive to never stop learning, and have a fiery passion for vet medicine, Redwood Animal Hospital may be the place for you!

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Consistent scheduling with no nights
• Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

What You’ll Do

• Obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Review treatment plans confidently and clearly with pet parents.
• Accurately document patient care and treatments in the medical record.
• Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence.
• Answer phones, route calls appropriately, and respond to voicemails promptly
• Check patients in/out and ensure accurate client and patient information
• Collect payments, process invoices, and review estimates with clients at Redwood Animal Hospital
• Handle client concerns with empathy and professionalism, escalating when needed

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Competency in emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
• Experience obtaining diagnostics- including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and in-house lab work

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Think you're the Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Hybrid we're looking for? APPLY NOW. We are excited to meet you!!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Redwood Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.