Coast Veterinary Services is a locally owned, 9-doctor small animal practice in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA. We are proud to offer gold-standard veterinary medicine in a collaborative and well-supported environment. As our clinic continues to grow, we are looking for a compassionate, experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician to join our exceptional team.
Position Overview:
This role provides medical care in both daily appointments. Surgical skills prefered but not required. Ideal candidates will be experienced in the specific skills, team oriented, reliable, motivated, and passionate about providing outstanding care to both patients and their families.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform safe and compassionate animal handling and restraint
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians
Collect and process blood, urine, fecal, and other diagnostic samples
Assist in radiology, ultrasound, and other imaging procedures
Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes
Provide client education on animal care, medications, and preventive health
Maintain cleanliness, sterilization, and organization of hospital areas and equipment
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition (triage/emergency support)
Collaborate effectively with veterinarians and support staff in a team environment
Demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills with clients
Ideal but not required:
Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery
Monitor anesthesia and surgical recovery with attention to detail
Perform dental cleanings and charting under veterinary supervision
Potenital to grow into floor lead (coordinating rooming assistants)
Requirements:
Experience in responsibilites listed above and a minimum of 2 years veterinary work experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Positive, team-oriented attitude
Passion for animal care and client support
What We Offer:
Competitive hourly wage
Full-time schedule preferred (part-time considered for the right fit)
Paid time off and sick leave
Continuing education stipend
Health insurance stipend, dental and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Generous employee pet care discounts
A supportive team with low turnover and excellent morale
Come work in a practice where you are valued, heard, and supported. We are dedicated to high-quality care and a healthy, respectful workplace culture.
Please learn more about our practice before applying.: https://coastvet.net/clinic/
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $26.00 - $33.00 per hour
To apply, please email your resume to: https://coastvet.net/careers/
We look forward to hearing from you!