Animal Hospital of Soquel is a fully integrated pet care destination combining gold-standard medicine with premium lodging and daycare services. As an AAHA-accredited, state-of-the-art facility, we offer everything from emergency care and surgery to comprehensive diagnostics, preventative medicine, and advanced dentistry.

Our practice takes pride in fostering a peaceful, healing environment for both pets and people. Our compassionate team extends care beyond our facility by supporting local nonprofits and animal welfare organizations, making a difference for animals throughout the community.

What Sets Us Apart

• AAHA Accreditation: Maintaining the highest standards in veterinary excellence
• Comprehensive Services: Equipped and staffed for everything from preventative care to complex surgeries
• Community Impact: Active support for local shelters and rescue groups
• Calm Environment: Peaceful, healing atmosphere for both patients and clients
• Collaborative Culture: Patient-centered team dynamic with growth opportunities

We are deeply committed to collaborate with one another while supporting YOU to thrive professionally, including:

• Competitive Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401k plus 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, venipuncture including catheter placement, administering PO, SQ, IM, and IV medications, cytology readings, urine collections, filling prescription's, 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:

• Must have a passion for veterinary medicine; willing to train the right candidate!
• Part-time availability
• 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!

Animal Hospital of Soquel 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.