Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Calm Care & Diagnostics

High Desert Animal Care Hospital; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

High Desert Animal Care Hospital in Palmdale, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant. We value teamwork and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Duties include restraint, triage, lab work, radiographs, nursing care, med administration, surgical prep and anesthesia monitoring, with ongoing training opportunities.

Starting pay is $18–$22 per hour, plus benefits such as paid time off, education allowances, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate and calm team player with strong communication skills.
• Proficient in restraining pets and multi-tasking.
• Experience with sample collection, medical histories, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring required.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; perform radiographs and imaging.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases; administer medications.
• Assist in surgeries; monitor anesthesia and ensure client communication.

Skills

2+ years veterinary experience

Compassionate team-player

Strong communication

Pet restraint

Multi-tasking

Job description

High Desert Animal Care Hospital in Palmdale, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant. We value teamwork and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Duties include restraint, triage, lab work, radiographs, nursing care, med administration, surgical prep and anesthesia monitoring, with ongoing training opportunities.

Starting pay is $18–$22 per hour, plus benefits such as paid time off, education allowances, and referral bonuses.