Veterinary Assistant - Tarzana Pet Clinic
About The Position
Tarzana Pet Clinic is seeking an experienced, full-time Veterinary Assistant to join its busy small-animal general practice with three doctors. The position supports personalized care for patients and strong relationships with clients in a fast-paced, varied veterinary hospital environment. The clinic provides training and values attitude and aptitude alongside experience. The Veterinary Assistant helps with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures; animal restraint and nursing care; laboratory sample preparation and collection; medication and immunization administration; anesthesia monitoring; and pre- and post-operative care. The role also includes diagnostic work such as positioning for digital radiology and keeping the hospital clean, safe, and organized. Pay is $21.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of veterinary clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
- Experience handling and restraining cats and dogs.
- Ability to perform nursing care in a veterinary hospital setting.
- Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Cornerstone.
Responsibilities
- Restrain animals during examinations and treatments.
- Maintain hospital cleanliness and a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Prepare and collect laboratory samples for urinalysis, cytology, bloodwork, and fecal analysis.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments according to doctors' orders.
- Monitor anesthesia and provide pre-operative and post-operative surgical care.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Perform diagnostic duties, including positioning for digital radiology.
- Provide nursing care in a veterinary hospital setting.
- Help build lasting relationships with clients and patients.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Performance bonuses.
- 401(k) matching.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Supportive, collaborative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
