Fear-Free Veterinary Assistant | Small Animal & Exotic Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick days

Job summary

VCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort in Escondido, CA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our skilled technician team. This AAHA-accredited practice treats small animals, exotics, and emphasizes holistic care.

Earn $19-$23 per hour, with a 4-day, 10-hour schedule and a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include patient care with Fear Free handling, restraint, lab work, and collaboration with veterinarians and technicians.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine preferred but not required.
• Ideal candidate is a friendly team player with excellent communication and client service skills.
• Previous veterinary field experience is desired but not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free© approach.
• Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction, etc.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep.
• Prioritize tasks and change when needed.
• Have the ability to multitask.
• Surgical instrument cleaning/packing.
• Surgical suite prep and clean.
• Work collectively in teams and alone.
• Keep hospital supplies stocked.
• Process laboratory samples.
• Run in hospital blood work panels.
• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Triage and critical thinking.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Fear Free handling

Multitasking

Basic computer knowledge

Client service

Job description

VCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort in Escondido, CA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our skilled technician team. This AAHA-accredited practice treats small animals, exotics, and emphasizes holistic care.

Earn $19-$23 per hour, with a 4-day, 10-hour schedule and a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include patient care with Fear Free handling, restraint, lab work, and collaboration with veterinarians and technicians.