Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Geary Veterinary Hospital | Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time | $19-$28 per hour

At Geary Veterinary Hospital, we believe pets and people deserve better care.

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team in Walnut Creek. You’ll use your practical skills to support compassionate patient care, work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs, and continue developing in a busy, full-service general practice.

Founded in 1979, Geary has a longstanding connection with the local community. Our team provides personalized care across wellness appointments, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery and medical cases, building trusted relationships with pets and their families.

And that support goes further. As part of VetnCare, you’ll be connected to experienced clinicians, shared expertise and a dedicated Community Support Team, giving you more resources to support your patients and build a rewarding, sustainable career.

What You Can Expect at Geary

• A structured, balanced schedule, working Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–5 pm, with weekends off.
• A varied general practice caseload, supporting wellness care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery and hospitalized patients.
• An experienced team around you, working alongside veterinarians and RVTs who share their knowledge and value collaboration.
• Opportunities to discover your potential, building your practical skills through hands-on experience and continued learning.
• A community-focused culture, with a history of serving Walnut Creek’s pets and families since 1979.
• A team grounded in shared values, working together, staying curious, speaking up, and looking for better ways to care for pets, support clients, and help one another.

Your Role

Working under the direction of our veterinarians and RVTs, and within your training and assigned responsibilities, you will:

• Provide compassionate patient care and assist with examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Prepare patients, equipment and clinical areas for surgery and other procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery as directed.
• Use safe, gentle restraint and support clinical tasks, including IV catheter placement and administering prescribed injections.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, support their comfort and communicate concerns promptly.
• Assist with radiography, laboratory diagnostics and other in-house procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized and well-stocked treatment and surgical areas.
• Help the team prioritize tasks and deliver consistent care during busy clinical days.

What Better Care means for you:

• $19-28 per hour
• Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability 💸
• Generous discounts on care for all teammate pets *exclusions apply + free clinical exams🐾
• Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs 
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones.
• Free access to VetFolio
• Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
• Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
• Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
• Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams 🎉

The Right Fit:

• At least 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Confidence supporting patient care, clinical procedures and safe handling in a busy hospital.
• Strong communication skills and an approach grounded in honesty, compassion, respect and accountability.
• A positive, client-focused attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to prioritize tasks, maintain attention to detail and raise concerns when needed.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working with an experienced veterinary team.
• Availability for the advertised Monday–Friday schedule.

About VetnCare

VetnCare is a community of veterinary hospitals across Northern California, united by a shared belief that pets and people deserve better care.

Each of our hospitals is uniquely rooted in its local community, and we believe in preserving and strengthening what makes each one special. Together, they are connected by shared clinical expertise, resources, and a commitment to high standards of care.

This connected approach expands access to expertise and advanced care for pets and their families, while giving veterinary professionals the support, collaboration, and opportunities they need to do their best work.

Together, we’re bringing better care to pets and people.

**Some benefits are available exclusively to full-time team members**