Veterinary Assistant

Companion Pet Partners, LLC • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Westchester Veterinary Center & Cat Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support its animal healthcare team. The hospital provides wellness and diagnostic services, advanced dental treatments, and regenerative medicine therapies, including laser therapy, stem cell therapy, and acupuncture. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care while developing a foundation in veterinary medicine within a supportive, collaborative team.

The Veterinary Assistant handles and restrains animals compassionately, assists with treatments, diagnostics, and surgeries, prepares equipment, monitors patients, and maintains accurate medical records. The assistant helps keep the hospital clean and organized, relays patient updates to veterinarians and teammates, and, under veterinarian guidance, explains care, medications, and home treatment plans to pet owners. Applicants must be open to working weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience completing the listed veterinary assistant duties.
• Experience monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgical procedures.
• Computer skills for maintaining electronic medical records.
• Confidence with anesthesia monitoring, dental cleanings, and radiography.
• Strong animal-handling skills and the ability to work safely with pets of all temperaments.
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging positioning and laboratory diagnostics.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, including IV catheter placement and blood draws.
• Experience administering medications by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes, as well as vaccines.
• Knowledge of prescription medications to provide clients with home-care instructions.
• Attention to detail in patient monitoring and medical recordkeeping.
• Effective communication skills with team members and clients.
• Must be open to working weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in veterinary technology.
• Continuing education in veterinary science.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain animals safely and gently, supporting their comfort during examinations and procedures.
• Reassure pets experiencing stress or illness.
• Assist the veterinary team with treatments, diagnostics, and surgeries.
• Prepare equipment and monitor patients.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and electronic medical records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and sanitary hospital environment.
• Relay important patient updates to veterinarians and other team members.
• Under veterinarian guidance, explain pets’ care, medications, and home treatment plans to owners.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Mental health assistance
• Employee discounts on services
• Scrub allowance
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED