Part Time Veterinary Assistant, Ophthalmology

Part Time Veterinary Assistant – San Carlos/San Francisco – Ophthalmology

Compensation: $24- $27/hourly

Veterinary Vision is a specialized practice focused on animal eye care, serving the Bay Area from two convenient locations in San Carlos and San Francisco. Our expertise primarily covers dogs and cats, but we also provide evaluations for a variety of other animals, including horses, pocket pets, and rabbits. In addition, our team offers advisory support to local zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centers and occasionally works with farm animals.

Our practice includes three board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists and over ten skilled support professionals. We are dedicated to improving and maintaining the visual health and comfort of our animal patients while also promoting public awareness of eye diseases in animals.

We seek reliable team members dedicated to collaborative, high-quality veterinary care. Ideal candidates are compassionate, detail-oriented, adaptable, and strong communicators. They work well with others, handle animals gently, manage tasks efficiently, and stay calm under pressure. If you are committed to animal welfare and thrive in a busy environment, we invite you to apply.

• Greeting clients, managing appointments, and performing administrative tasks.
• Rooming patients, recording vital signs, and collecting ocular histories.
• Assisting veterinarians and RVTs with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Preparing instruments, medications, and examination rooms.
• Monitoring patients during procedures and supporting post-care instructions.
• Maintaining ophthalmic supplies and ensuring a clean, safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in the veterinary industry.
• Demonstrated passion for customer service and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with staff and clients, showing professionalism, patience, and discretion.
• Consistent ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication dosages, client invoices, and estimates.
• Proven ability to multitask in a busy work environment.

Part Time

• Competitive hourly compensation ($25.00 - $29.00 per hour).
• Ongoing learning opportunities with support from dedicated training staff and Registered Veterinary Technicians.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Scrub allowance.
• Pet care discounts.
• Inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.