Vet Assistant/RVT

Vet Care Vaccination Services Inc; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Vet Care Vaccination Services Inc in Garden Grove, CA is hiring for a full-time position focused on animal care. The role requires a positive attitude, effective communication, and the ability to multitask. Key responsibilities include administering medications, educating pet owners, and performing front-desk duties. With competitive pay ranging from $18 to $26/hr and numerous employee benefits, this position is ideal for passionate animal lovers. Training for limited experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must work well with others.
• Passion for working with animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to animals safely.
• Take vital signs and collect lab samples.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care.
• Perform front-desk responsibilities.

Skills

Basic understanding of animal behavior

Effective communication

Multitasking

Compassion for animals

Spanish/Mandarin bilingual preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Company parties
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

• Competitive compensation
• Regular working hours
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee/ Friends and Family discount
• Health insurance
• Continued Education
• Uniform Budget

Job Overview

Vet Care Pet Clinic, a fast paced, one‑doctor, family‑owned veterinary hospital in West Garden Grove, CA, has been operating for 29 years. We provide full‑service general practice veterinary care and run one of the region’s most established mobile vaccination clinic programs.

Our hospital services include surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, radiology, and laboratory testing with an emphasis on compassionate client education and quality medical treatment.

Our ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and an interest in Veterinary Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Limited experience required; will train.
• Obtain medical history from the client.
• Administer medications to animals in a safe manner.
• Maintain vaccine schedules.
• Properly restrain animals during exams and procedures.
• Take vital signs accurately and collect lab samples.
• Fill prescriptions.
• Collect laboratory specimens.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑operative care to patients.
• Ensure all surgical instruments are properly wrapped and sterilized.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Educate pet parents.
• Generate and review estimates with owners and perform treatments.
• Create a hard‑working, non‑toxic culture.
• Front‑desk responsibilities: answering phones, making appointments, filing, and assisting clients checking in and out.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Basic understanding of animal behavior and health care.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Passion for working with animals and their owners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with veterinarians and staff.
• Proficient oral and written communication, competent math and computer skills, and clear printing ability.
• Must work well with others.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Mandarin) preferred.

Job type: Full‑time

Pay: $18/hr–$26/hr