CareerPlan

Part-Time Veterinary Assistant - Mission Valley Pet Clinic

MVPC - San Diego, CA, USPart-time$42k–$46k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Support veterinarians and credentialed technicians with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical preparation for cats and dogs.

Role type

part-time veterinary assistant

Builds

patient care services for small animals

Domain

veterinary medicine / small animal practice

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

animal handling and restraint, veterinary terminology, clinical procedures, infection prevention, patient record documentation, medication administration, surgical support, client communication

Preferred skills

veterinary technology education, current veterinary technician credentials

Technologies

ezyVet

Responsibilities

Assist with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical preparation; safely handle and restrain patients; obtain histories and record vital signs; prepare rooms and instruments; assist with sample collection and imaging; administer medications and vaccines; monitor hospitalized patients; clean and disinfect areas; restock supplies; support reception and patient flow.

Seniority

entry-level to junior