Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Santee Animal Hospital is where compassionate care meets wagging tails, happy purrs, and a whole lot of heart. We’ve been proudly serving pets and their people in our community for over 20 years, offering everything from routine checkups to advanced medical care — and plenty of treats along the way. Our team is made up of dedicated veterinarians, licensed technicians, and support staff who treat every patient like family. At Santee Animal Hospital, we believe in top-quality medicine delivered with kindness, clear communication, and a smile. Whether it’s a wellness visit, an unexpected illness, or just a nail trim, we’re here to make sure tails keep wagging and cats keep purring.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-years experience preferred
- Compassionate
- Calm
- Team Player
- Multi-Tasker
- Strong Communicator
- Must be able to properly restrain pets
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in sample collection
- Obtaining medical histories
- Processing laboratory tests
- Radiographs
- Anesthesia monitoring
Responsibilities
- Pet restraint
- Triage incoming patients
- Collection and analysis of lab samples
- Diagnostic imaging
- Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
- Administration of medications
- Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Anesthetic management
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
