Veterinary Assistant

Los Feliz Small Animal Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Los Feliz Small Animal Hospital, a trusted establishment with a 90-year legacy in animal care. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will deliver compassionate treatment while enjoying a collaborative team environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Continuing education support

Employee discounts on services

Scrub allowance

Referral program

PTO and mental health assistance

Qualifications

• At least three years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
• Anesthesia monitoring experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admitting patients for procedures and exams.
• Administering medications including IV and SQ injections.
• Educating clients on veterinary medicine.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Be part of one of the longest-running animal hospitals in Los Feliz, with a 90-year tradition of excellence, and foster bonds with generations of Los Angeles families!! We are an AAHA accredited hospital and use the organization’s guidelines to deliver high standards of compassionate care.

Why Join Los Feliz Small Animal Hospital? We’re all about community engagement and high quality animal care. Not only do we care for our patients, but we ensure each client leaves our hospital confident with our care. We pride ourselves on a collaborative team culture where YOU will have the opportunities to thrive professionally, including:

• Competitive Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k with company match
• Growth Opportunities: Continuing education and professional development support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, mental health assistance, & no Sunday hours!
• Perks: Employee discounts on services, scrub allowance, and a referral program
• A Welcoming Team: We’re a hard-working and collaborative team where your voice matters

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: admitting patients for procedures and exams, animal restraint, maintaining animal records and documenting conditions and updates, venipuncture including catheter placement, administering PO, SQ, IM, and IV medications, cytology readings, urine collections, filling prescription's, completing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, and educating clients on veterinary medicine.

What We're Looking For: A Veterinary Assistant who can expertly navigate fast-paced settings, is dedicated to professional growth, and can build a positive work environment. This role requires compassion , teamwork , and reliability.

What You Need to Succeed:

• At least three years of Veterinary Assistant experience
• Anesthesia monitoring experience is preferred but not required
• Full-time and Saturday availability is a must!
• Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations and open to receiving constructive feedback
• Must work effectively, independently or on a team, while consistently demonstrating compassion and empathy for pets and their owners
• Great communication, time management, and attention to detail
• High School Diploma or equivalent

_ Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!_

Los Feliz Small Animal Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.