Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Eagle Glen Veterinary Clinic is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join its collaborative patient-care team. The role supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing compassionate, high-quality care to dogs and cats in a fast-paced, low-stress clinical environment. Candidates with experience in an animal hospital, shelter, or boarding facility are preferred, and candidates with strong animal-handling skills who are eager to learn are also encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position with a consistent four-day schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with Thursdays off. The clinic is located at 4305 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, California. The listed pay is $21.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience; an earlier benefits highlight also lists $21.00–$22.00 per hour.

The clinic describes its culture as collaborative and team-oriented, with an emphasis on compassion, communication, reliability, professional growth, and creating a low-stress experience for patients and staff. Benefits and support include retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees, paid time off, continuing education support, professional development opportunities, and employee pet-care discounts. Eagle Glen Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor state that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values and that they aim to foster an inclusive, equitable environment where employees can be their authentic selves and reach their potential.

Requirements

• Comfort safely handling animals of different sizes, personalities, and temperaments.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Empathy and compassion for pets and their families.
• A positive, team-first mindset.
• Willingness to learn and continue developing veterinary skills.
• Comfort standing for extended periods.
• Ability to lift approximately 40–50 pounds.
• A genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an animal hospital, shelter, or boarding facility is preferred.
• Strong animal-handling skills; candidates with these skills are encouraged to apply even if they lack the preferred facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely and gently restrain dogs and cats for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during wellness visits, diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Keep patient-care areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Clean, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Care for hospitalized and boarding patients by feeding, walking, and monitoring their comfort and behavior.
• Observe patients and monitor vital signs as directed by the medical team.
• Maintain medical records and accurately enter patient notes.
• Prepare medications under veterinarian supervision.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet parents about home care, medication schedules, and appointment follow-up.
• Work with veterinarians, technicians, and support team members to help the hospital run smoothly.
• Help create a safe, low-stress experience for every patient.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition Support Program for full-time employees.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance, for full-time employees.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated limitation in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products.
• Pet food discount program.
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Consistent four-day workweek.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Hands-on learning and opportunities to strengthen veterinary patient-care skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed