Veterinary Assistant Specialty & ER/ICU

World Class Medicine. Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

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Veterinary assistant – emergency / Internal medicine / Surgery / Radiology

We are also hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital as a Float Assistant, supporting Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Radiology teams.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in different clinical settings throughout the day. You will assist with patient restraint and handling, triage support, exam room assistance, patient preparation for procedures, basic nursing care, and general support of technicians and doctors across multiple departments.

Strong candidates will be adaptable, organized, and able to shift priorities quickly while maintaining patient safety and efficiency. Experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred, especially in emergency or specialty settings, but we value strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn advanced skills in a collaborative environment.

This position is ideal for someone looking to build broad clinical experience across multiple specialties and grow within a high-performing veterinary team.

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Skills & qualifications – veterinary assistant (Float: Er / Im / Surgery / Radiology)

• Required / Preferred
• Veterinary hospital experience preferred (ER or specialty experience a plus)
• Ability to work across multiple departments and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Experience handling patients in stressful or high-acuity situations is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic understanding of clinical workflow in a veterinary hospital
• Ability to follow direction and work independently when needed

• Key skills
• Strong patient restraint and handling skills across various temperaments
• Ability to assist in emergency triage support and patient preparation
• Comfortable rotating between departments (ER, IM, Surgery, Radiology)
• Excellent multitasking and prioritization under pressure
• Professionalism in fast-moving, high-stakes environments
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care

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• Salary & schedule
• Salary
• $20.00 - $23.00/hr, based on experience
• Schedule
• four 10-hour shifts
• 1 weekend day required
• Day shift. Possibility of swings

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Benefits

• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, growth, and long-term success of our team:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with optional add-on policies
• Paid time off and sick pay
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education support for licensed staff
• Career development and advancement within specialty departments
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee discounts and insurance perks
• Mental health and wellness support resources (including Talkspace)

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Location: 2965 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780

Base Pay $20—$23 USD

• Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
• In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
• Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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