Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary Assistant (Long Beach, CA)
Join the Thrive Pet Healthcare community at Long Beach Animal Emergency. More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Long Beach Animal Emergency, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who We Are At Long Beach Animal Emergency, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Long Beach Animal Emergency is a modern and fast‑paced veterinary emergency center with the best talent in the SoCal Area. Our community trusts our staff to be the best, to help and handle their tough situations with their family pets, and our team delivers, with compassion and expertise, to set us apart from other hospitals.
Role Responsibilities
Serve the critical role of being the liaison between doctors, clients, and patients
Organize/track patient diagnostics
Coordinate hospitalized patient treatment
Prepare patient discharge reports/in‑hospital updates
Communicate with clients, referring DVMs, and pharmacies as needed regarding appointments, medical concerns, patient updates, referrals, and prescriptions
Assist veterinary staff in animal restraint, radiography, and with lab equipment
Experience & Skills Requirements
Minimum 1 – 3 years of veterinary experience
Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and effectively with both staff and clients
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong attention to detail and follow through
Excellent customer service skills and a desire to provide outstanding service to clients
Ability to handle high stress situations
Flexible weekend availability
You’ll Grow With Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Benefits – Our Care In Action
Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top‑quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
Compensation Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $24 - $29 /hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
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We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who We Are At Long Beach Animal Emergency, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Long Beach Animal Emergency is a modern and fast‑paced veterinary emergency center with the best talent in the SoCal Area. Our community trusts our staff to be the best, to help and handle their tough situations with their family pets, and our team delivers, with compassion and expertise, to set us apart from other hospitals.
Role Responsibilities
Serve the critical role of being the liaison between doctors, clients, and patients
Organize/track patient diagnostics
Coordinate hospitalized patient treatment
Prepare patient discharge reports/in‑hospital updates
Communicate with clients, referring DVMs, and pharmacies as needed regarding appointments, medical concerns, patient updates, referrals, and prescriptions
Assist veterinary staff in animal restraint, radiography, and with lab equipment
Experience & Skills Requirements
Minimum 1 – 3 years of veterinary experience
Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and effectively with both staff and clients
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong attention to detail and follow through
Excellent customer service skills and a desire to provide outstanding service to clients
Ability to handle high stress situations
Flexible weekend availability
You’ll Grow With Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Benefits – Our Care In Action
Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top‑quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
Compensation Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $24 - $29 /hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
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