Veterinary Assistant Training Program

Are you passionate about animals and looking to start a rewarding career in veterinary health? Look no further!
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is thrilled to announce openings for our Veterinary Assistant paid training program
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This is a full-time paid position providing comprehensive training introducing the foundations to explore further career opportunities in the veterinary medical field.
No previous experience required!

At Port City, we are on a mission to advance the future of veterinary medicine. Our facility is equipped with Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, CT, and MRI supporting our nine veterinary specialties. Our team is a dedicated group of technicians, client care coordinators, and a management team that values your skills, encourages critical thinking, and provides opportunities for professional growth. Your contribution to patient care and case management is highly valued, and we support your journey toward specialty certification.

• Hands‑On
  
  Experience:
  
  Work and earn for 30 to 40 hours per week in our state‑of‑the‑art hospitals with a scheduled rotation through each specialty.
• Blended Curriculum: Engage in a dynamic curriculum that combines online learning with hands‑on training.
• Paid Learning Time: Receive dedicated time to complete the online portion of your training.
• Guidance from Experts: Partner with a veterinary training expert who will ensure you have all the information and resources needed for success.

• Skilled and Knowledgeable: Proficient in animal hygiene and husbandry, patient handling, medical terminology, sanitation, laboratory testing, and record‑keeping.
• Eligible to take a nationally approved exam and receive corresponding AVA credentials.
• Ready for Advancement: Encouraged to consider a full‑time position within one of our specialty departments!

• $18 - $20 pending skill leveling assessment
• Overnight Differential:
  Base + $5/hr

• Three‑12‑hour shifts or Four 10‑hour shifts (depending educational rotation)
• Days and/or overnights
• 7a – 7p; 7p – 7a or 7a-5p (depending educational rotation)
• One weekend day per week

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is required
• Knowledge and practical application of basic math (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) is required.
• Able to work overnights, some holidays and weekends, as needed

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Employee Pet Discount
• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off

Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with Port City Referral Hospital!

Ethos Veterinary Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.