Relief Veterinary Assistant — Imaging, Surgery & Client Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to work relief shifts, delivering high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care with the expertise to support a busy practice.

The role focuses on venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, physical exams, surgical prep, lab work, pharmacy tasks, and patient recovery, all within a team-driven environment that values compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Venipuncture procedures
• Catheter placement
• Radiology imaging and interpretation
• Anesthesia monitoring during procedures
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work including sample handling
• Pharmacy responsibilities and medication handling
• Patient recovery and post-anesthesia care
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to work relief shifts, delivering high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care with the expertise to support a busy practice.

The role focuses on venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, physical exams, surgical prep, lab work, pharmacy tasks, and patient recovery, all within a team-driven environment that values compassionate care.