Veterinary Assistant - Alta Rancho Pet Hospital

AmeriVet•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Alta Rancho Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join its team in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The hospital has served Rancho Cucamonga and nearby communities since 1975 and describes its team as passionate about providing high-quality animal care and maintaining a positive team environment. The role offers a salary of $17.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location. The schedule may be part-time or full-time, with variable shifts and some Saturday coverage required. The Veterinary Assistant supports clinical care by obtaining medical histories, performing basic examination procedures, handling and restraining animals, and assisting with diagnostic, dental, laboratory, anesthesia, and surgical procedures. The role also involves communicating with clients and educating them about their pets’ care, while working collaboratively with doctors and other team members. The position offers career development and advancement opportunities and a referral program. Benefits listed for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, employee assistance programs, mental health benefits, an HSA with employer contributions, a 401(k) with matching, and continuing education programs at no cost. AmeriVet also describes development programs, mentorship, career pathing, performance bonuses, student loan assistance, life insurance, mental health resources, paid holidays, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Benefits listed apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

At least 3 years of clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
Passion for working with animals and their owners.
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
Understanding of the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to obtain accurate and thorough medical histories and perform basic examination procedures.
Skill in venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular).
Ability to perform digital radiology (X-ray), including positioning.
Excellent client communication and education skills.
Ability to work adaptably with current doctors and team members.

Nice To Haves

A degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology or Certified Veterinary Assistant program is preferred but not required.
Experience performing complete dental procedures, including digital X-rays, scaling, polishing, and charting, is preferred.
Comfort with general anesthesia and surgical assisting, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and aseptic technique, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
Perform basic examination procedures.
Handle and restrain animals appropriately.
Perform venipuncture and place intravenous catheters in the cephalic, saphenous, and jugular veins.
Perform digital radiology, including positioning for X-rays.
Perform dental procedures, including digital dental X-rays, scaling, polishing, and charting; these skills are preferred.
Assist with general anesthesia and surgery, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and aseptic technique; experience is preferred.
Perform laboratory work, including ear and fecal cytology using a microscope and IDEXX equipment.
Communicate with and educate clients about their pets.
Work adaptably and collaboratively with doctors and team members.

Benefits

Referral program with payment for successful referrals.
Career development and advancement opportunities.
For full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision benefits.
For full-time employees: paid time off.
For full-time employees: employee assistance programs and mental health benefits/resources.
For full-time employees: HSA account with employer contributions.
For full-time employees: 401(k) with matching.
Continuing education programs provided by AmeriVet at no cost.
AmeriVet describes tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
AmeriVet lists performance bonuses and student loan assistance.
AmeriVet lists life insurance and paid holidays.
Supportive, collaborative environment.