Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Generous pet care discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

VCA Arden Animal Hospital in Glendale, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role involves supporting doctors and technicians, restraining and assisting in exams, and ensuring a positive client experience for pet guardians.

The position offers on-site work with a schedule that includes weekdays and rotating Saturdays. We value compassionate care, accurate records, and teamwork to provide exceptional patient care in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Ability to restrain and assist during patient exams and routine procedures.
• Experience taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions where allowed by law and regulations.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging under supervision.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Doctor and Technician teams in a high-quality, low-stress environment.
• Deliver outstanding client experience to win client confidence.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and safety standards.
• Assist in exams, procedures, and daily hospital operations.

Skills

Patient restraint

Exam assistance

Vital signs

Medical history collection

In-clinic teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

VCA Arden Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Location

407 Arden Ave, Glendale, CA 91203

Salary

$20 - $25 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8a-4p, 9a-5:30p, 10:30a-7p, rotating Saturdays

We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com