Senior Vet Assistant: Spay/Neuter & Patient Care

Aspcapro; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Holidays

Personal time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

The ASPCA's Community Medicine team seeks a Senior Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinarians and technicians, communicate with clients, and help prepare animals for surgery. You will enter medical records and monitor patients during anesthesia, contributing to high‑quality care for animals in underserved communities.

Based at the South LA Clinic, this on‑site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities while you work to improve animal health and welfare in our community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year animal handling in a professional setting.
• Fear Free Shelter certification within 60 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 40+ pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• English language required; bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for cats and dogs daily presenting for spay/neuter surgery within clinic capacity.
• Provide a safe, low-stress environment for animals, staff, and clients.
• Monitor vital signs of sedated patients across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.
• Take direction from veterinarians and techs on protocols and care.
• Organize pre-operative area and operating room for anesthesia and sterilization.
• Ensure equipment is functional and report issues promptly.
• Assist with exams, take medical history, and prepare medications for discharge.
• Enter medical information into digital databases and maintain records.
• Represent ASPCA professionally and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Animal handling

Stand long hours

Lifting heavy loads

Customer service

Team collaboration

Fear Free Certification

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The ASPCA's Community Medicine team seeks a Senior Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinarians and technicians, communicate with clients, and help prepare animals for surgery. You will enter medical records and monitor patients during anesthesia, contributing to high‑quality care for animals in underserved communities.

Based at the South LA Clinic, this on‑site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities while you work to improve animal health and welfare in our community.