Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills
AmeriVet•Woodland Hills, CA
•$21 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills is looking for an experienced, compassionate Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. We are a busy, collaborative hospital with a team of five doctors, and we value teamwork, cross-training, and continued learning. We’re looking for someone who is confident working with patients and clients, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and is motivated to expand their veterinary skills. This is a part-time position with open availability, including Saturdays. The pay range is $21.00–$25.00/hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary assistant experience; 2+ years preferred
- Experience with animal handling and restraint
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Comfortable communicating with clients and providing basic client education
- Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
- Willingness to learn and cross-train
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care
- Availability to work Saturdays
Nice To Haves
- Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement preferred
- Familiarity with in-house laboratory equipment, particularly IDEXX, preferred
- Experience obtaining radiographs and positioning patients
- Experience assisting with surgery and anesthesia monitoring
- Knowledge of commonly used veterinary medications
Responsibilities
- Safely handling and restraining patients
- Rooming patients and assisting with appointments
- Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with exams, treatments, and procedures
- Placing IV catheters and performing venipuncture
- Running in-house laboratory testing using IDEXX
- Obtaining diagnostic radiographs and ensuring proper patient positioning
- Preparing patients for surgery
- Assisting with surgical recovery
- Monitoring anesthesia under the direction of the veterinary team
- Demonstrating basic at-home care to clients, such as ear cleaning and medication administration
- Providing compassionate and professional client communication
- Maintaining knowledge of commonly used medications
- Preparing medication labels and filling prescriptions
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking treatment areas and supplies
- Cross-training with other members of the veterinary team as needed
- Contributing to a positive, supportive, and collaborative hospital environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Pet care discounts for personal pets
- Referral program
- Opportunities to grow within the AmeriVet network of 200+ partnering practices
- Supportive teams and opportunities to learn from experienced veterinary professionals
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources
- Generous paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
