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This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who enjoys working in surgery, wants to build their technical skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment.\nYou’ll work closely with our veterinarians and technician team to prepare patients for procedures, support anesthesia and surgery, maintain a clean and organized surgical environment, and provide attentive patient care throughout the day. We value team members who are dependable, eager to learn, and take pride in providing excellent care to both patients and their families.\nYou’ll also have the opportunity to cross-train with our Client Service Representative team and provide front-desk support as needed, making this a great fit for someone who enjoys a versatile, team-oriented role.\nIn this position, you will take an active role in:\nPreparing surgical and procedure areas, including equipment, instruments, and supplies\nSupporting veterinarians and technicians during surgical, dental, and other procedures\nAssisting with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery under the direction of the veterinary team\nCleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment while keeping treatment areas clean, organized, and safe\nMaintaining stocked treatment and surgical areas while working collaboratively with the veterinary and client service teams\nSchedule and compensation:\nCompensation: $24 - $28 per hour, for each hour worked\nThis is a full-time position with a 5/8 schedule and availability needed Monday through Friday.\nFull-time Benefits Package*:\nBonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience\nHealth package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options and choice of United Healthcare or Kaiser Permanente\nLife insurance and disability\nEmployee Assistance Program\n401k with company match starting in 2027\nPaid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law\nPersonal pet discount\nUniform allowance\n*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law\nMinimum qualifications and skill set:\n3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant\nFear Free Certification or willingness to become certified\nProficiency in the following skills:Previous hands-on experience supporting anesthesia, including anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery\nStrong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols\nFamiliarity with surgical preparation, instrument handling, and maintaining a clean surgical environment\nExperience with dental procedures and dental radiography\nFamiliarity with venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection\n\nAbout us:\nThe Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center in Los Gatos, CA is a modern, progressive practice with a team of 8 DVMs offering comprehensive and integrative care, including rehabilitation and acupuncture. We practice Fear Free handling to promote the comfort and well-being of our patients and take a thoughtful, whole-patient approach to veterinary medicine.\nWe are a fun, hardworking team that takes high-quality medicine seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. We value collaboration, open communication, continued learning, and supporting one another throughout the day. We encourage our team to ask questions, develop their skills, and work together across roles to provide excellent care to our patients and the people who love them. We are committed to fostering a positive team culture where people can continue to grow while doing meaningful work and enjoying the people they work alongside.\nThis is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.\nPay Range\n$24—$28 USD\nWestern Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact . 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