Part-Time Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Training, Benefits

Tarzana Pet Clinic; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Career development opportunities

CE programs provided by AmeriVet

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Tarzana Pet Clinic in Tarzana, California is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our busy team. The role offers $21–$24 per hour, with Saturday minimum shifts and additional weekday coverage.

You will support veterinarians with exams, vaccines, anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, lab work, and patient restraint, in a long-standing, community-focused hospital that emphasizes growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Familiarity with Cornerstone preferred.
• 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.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• 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.
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology positioning.
• Ensure a clean, safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Veterinary clinical experience

Animal handling & restraint

Nursing care in veterinary settings

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

Tarzana Pet Clinic in Tarzana, California is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our busy team. The role offers $21–$24 per hour, with Saturday minimum shifts and additional weekday coverage.

You will support veterinarians with exams, vaccines, anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, lab work, and patient restraint, in a long-standing, community-focused hospital that emphasizes growth and teamwork.