Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time Growth

Animal Clinic Downtown; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Alton Main Animal Hospital in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant on a part-time basis. You will provide compassionate nursing care, obtain health histories, and assist veterinarians during visits and procedures. The role emphasizes client communication, teamwork, and adherence to paperless record keeping.

The position offers a supportive, education‑focused environment with opportunities for growth within the profession and a friendly, upbeat team culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional experience in a small animal clinical setting.
• Excellent communication with clients and team.
• Proficient time management, problem solving, and multitasking.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive professional attitude.
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets up to 40 pounds.
• Part-time availability.
• Experience with paper-lite/paperless record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate nursing care to patients using skills like sample collection, venipuncture, radiography, medication administration, and client communication.
• Obtain health histories and document accurately in the EMR.
• Support veterinarians during preventative, injury and illness visits.
• Advocate for patients and educate clients.
• Assist with procedures and surgeries, including pre/post operative care and instrument care.

Skills

Small animal clinical experience

Client communication

Time management

Multitasking

Team player

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Alton Main Animal Hospital in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant on a part-time basis. You will provide compassionate nursing care, obtain health histories, and assist veterinarians during visits and procedures. The role emphasizes client communication, teamwork, and adherence to paperless record keeping.

The position offers a supportive, education‑focused environment with opportunities for growth within the profession and a friendly, upbeat team culture.