Veterinary Assistant - Cottage Pet Hospital

AmeriVet•Anaheim, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cottage Pet Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice in Anaheim, California, providing compassionate, high-quality care through wellness and preventive services, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and other services. The hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support its veterinary team and provide patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role includes handling dogs and cats, assisting with appointments and diagnostic procedures, supporting surgical and dental preparation, and contributing to daily hospital operations. The Veterinary Assistant helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital and works collaboratively with Veterinarians, RVTs, and other team members. Duties must remain within the legally permitted scope of practice and hospital protocols.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital.
Confidence handling dogs and cats.
Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Knowledge of safe animal handling practices.

Responsibilities

Safely restrain and handle canine and feline patients during examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
Assist veterinary staff with patient intake, weight collection, and examination preparation.
Monitor patients for changes in behavior or condition and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinary team.
Handle patients compassionately, prioritizing safety and minimizing stress.
Assist Veterinarians and RVTs with routine patient care and diagnostic procedures within the legally permitted scope of practice.
Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment for appointments and procedures.
Collect and prepare laboratory samples when trained and authorized.
Assist with radiographic positioning and equipment operation after required training and under appropriate supervision.
Perform delegated patient-care tasks in accordance with California regulations and hospital protocols.
Prepare surgical and dental areas, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and restraint for procedures.
Support perioperative patient care and observation within the permitted scope of practice.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control practices.
Assist with dental procedures without independently performing restricted dental operations such as scaling, polishing, or extractions.
Clean and disinfect examination rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment.
Maintain sanitation, infection control, and waste-disposal practices.
Restock supplies and keep treatment and storage areas organized.
Assist with patient husbandry, including feeding, walking, and maintaining clean, comfortable housing.
Complete assigned cleaning duties, including end-of-day hospital cleanup.
Collaborate with Veterinarians, RVTs, and other team members to support efficient daily operations.