
Veterinary Assistant - Part-time/Weekends
Required skills
- safe
- gentle
- patient handling
- restraint
- outpatient
- procedural care
- anesthesia monitoring
- patient recovery
- dental prophylaxis
- dental radiography
Nice to have
- experienced
- weekend-only
- Saturday
- Sunday
- versatile
- variety
Role summary
Burlingame Family Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a part-time, weekend-only position. The role involves assisting veterinarians with patient care, including exams, treatments, surgery, and dentistry, as well as monitoring anesthesia, performing dental prophylaxis, and maintaining medical records. The ideal candidate is dependable, motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and client communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate with a weekend differential and potential for benefits. Initial work will be at the Village Square Woodside location in Redwood City, with a future transition to a San Carlos location.
Burlingame Family Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a weekend-only position, with shifts available Saturday and/or Sunday. Burlingame Family Pet Hospital is currently operating out of our partner hospital, Village Square Woodside in Redwood City, while we work to secure a temporary location in San Carlos. Weekend team members will initially work at the Woodside location, with the expectation that the team will transition to a location within 30 minutes of Burlingame once secured.
This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to utilize their skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.
In this position, you will take an active role in:
Schedule and compensation:
Full-time Benefits Package*:
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
Why choose Burlingame Family Pet Hospital?
At Burlingame Family Pet Hospital, we provide a complete range of services to companion animals in the California Bay Area. We’re equipped to perform soft-tissue surgery, general wellness, urgent care, dentistry, orthopedics, and more out of our state-of-the-art surgical suite. Our 9 doctors are well-equipped with digital radiology, in-house diagnostics, all computerized records (Evet/Pulse), and most of all, a talented and committed support staff team.
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This 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.
Pay Range$29—$32 USDWestern 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 hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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