Aguajito Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Monterey, CA. We provide best-in-class veterinary care for small animals and exotic family members—and we’ve been doing it since 1979. We offer wellness, preventative, urgent care, and specialty services including surgical and dental procedures. We collaborate with over 10 Veterinarians to help support our community - perfect for you if like to work in dynamic environments!!

Why Join Aguajito Veterinary Hospital? The Aguajito team works hard and plays hard by indulging in team bonding events outside of the hospital. If you are seeking a collaborative team who enriches their interpersonal relationships, check us out! We are a close-knit team where YOU will have the opportunities to thrive professionally, including:

• Competitive Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 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!

What We're Looking For: A Veterinary Assistant who is confident, skilled, and eager to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their people! Surgical experience would be preferred but not required!

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, filling prescription's, completing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, and educating clients on veterinary medicine.

What You Need to Succeed:

• At least 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience
• Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and basic dentistry skills like scaling, polishing, charting, and taking dental radiographs is preferred
• Full-time and weekend availability, shifts will either be Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday 
• Great work ethic and collaborative mindset
• High School Diploma

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! 

Aguajito 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.