Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Front Desk

VCA Animal Hospitals; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Carpinteria Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Carpinteria, CA. The role focuses on maintaining patient records, assisting veterinarians, and ensuring smooth flow of patients and clients through the hospital.

Ideal candidates are friendly, detail oriented, and able to work well under pressure. Full-time schedule includes weekdays, with potential for extended hours as needed. Benefits available and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing and people oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Telephone and computer skills required; ability to use hospital software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records and patient histories.
• Enter vaccine and treatment history from records.
• Explain vaccines and treatments to clients and discuss pet care.

Skills

Friendly and outgoing

Excellent communication

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Team player

Education

Veterinary facility experience or training

Job description

VCA Carpinteria Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Carpinteria, CA. The role focuses on maintaining patient records, assisting veterinarians, and ensuring smooth flow of patients and clients through the hospital.

Ideal candidates are friendly, detail oriented, and able to work well under pressure. Full-time schedule includes weekdays, with potential for extended hours as needed. Benefits available and a supportive team environment.