Part-time Veterinary Assistant

Midtown Veterinary Hospital has been providing exceptional veterinary care to pets throughout Palo Alto and Silicon Valley for over two decades. Our boutique veterinary practice, located in the heart of the Peninsula, combines state-of-the-art medical capabilities with compassionate, personalized care for every animal we treat.

Why Join Midtown Veterinary Hospital? We pride ourselves on the support we provide to our team members, striving to offer a positive, motivating, and supportive environment that makes coming to work easy and enjoyable. We also encourage the professional growth of our technicians through our Tech Tuition program, which offers tuition reimbursement to eligible and pre-approved employees for their personal development and growth. Additional opportunities to thrive include:

• Competitive Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401k with company match
• Growth Opportunities: Continuing education and professional development support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO and mental health assistance
• Perks: Employee discounts on services, a scrub allowance, and a referral program
• A Welcoming Team: We’re a hard-working and collaborative team where your voice matters

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: admitting patients for procedures and exams, animal restraint, maintaining animal records and documenting conditions and updates, dental cleanings under anesthesia, taking dental radiographs, monitoring anesthesia, venipuncture including catheter placement, administering PO, SQ, IM, and IV medications, filling prescriptions, completing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, and educating clients on veterinary medicine.

What We're Looking For: A Veterinary Assistant who can expertly navigate fast-paced settings, is dedicated to professional growth, and can build a positive work environment. This role requires compassion, teamwork, and reliability

What You Need to Succeed:

• At least one year of veterinary medicine experience
• Must have confidence with anesthesia monitoring
• Part-time availability - future possibility to transition into full-time
• Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations and open to receiving constructive feedback
• Must work effectively, independently or on a team, while consistently demonstrating compassion and empathy for pets and their owners
• Great communication, time management, and attention to detail
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! 

Midtown Veterinary Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.