Part-Time Veterinary Assistant — Growth & CE

Amerivet; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pet care discounts for your personal (

Career development and advancement

Continuing education allowance

Over 200 locations US-wide via AmeriV

Referral program – join our team

Penn Foster program for credentialing

Growing network of AmeriVet partner-pr

Job summary

The Pet Hospital of La Mesa in La Mesa, CA is seeking a veterinary assistant for a part-time, weekend-focused role. This fast-paced hospital values compassionate care, teamwork, and strong client service in a community-centered setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of veterinary experience, can handle cats and dogs safely, and is comfortable assisting with exams, vaccines, anesthesia, and radiology under doctor orders. Saturday availability is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint of cats and dogs.
• Ability to perform nursing care in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Collect laboratory samples for urinalysis, cytology, bloodwork, fecal analysis.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments per doctor orders.
• Anesthesia monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative surgical care.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology positioning.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments per doctor orders.
• Anesthesia monitoring and pre/post-operative care.
• Collect laboratory samples for urinalysis, cytology, bloodwork, and fecal analysis.
• Ensure a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Support nursing care in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Provide compassionate client service and education.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Communication

Laboratory sampling

Tools

Digital radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

The Pet Hospital of La Mesa in La Mesa, CA is seeking a veterinary assistant for a part-time, weekend-focused role. This fast-paced hospital values compassionate care, teamwork, and strong client service in a community-centered setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of veterinary experience, can handle cats and dogs safely, and is comfortable assisting with exams, vaccines, anesthesia, and radiology under doctor orders. Saturday availability is required.