Veterinary Assistant

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

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to work relief shifts at VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital The successful candidate will be a believer in high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills-and even learn some new techniques-and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

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!

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