Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Holidays and sick days

Job summary

VCA Mesa Animal Hospital in Victorville, CA is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to support patient care and client service in a fast-paced clinic. You will work to keep patients calm, assist in treatments, and educate clients while aiding the service team.

This role offers a strong work environment with growth opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Salary is $21–$24 per hour depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant or technician in training.
• Detail-oriented and capable in a fast-paced clinic.
• Strong client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patient Handling
• Assisting in Patient Treatments
• Client education and care
• Support for the client service team
• Equipment Maintenance

Skills

Patient Handling

Assisting in Patient Treatments

Client education and care

Support for the client service team

Equipment Maintenance

Job description

VCA Mesa Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant with a strong work ethic, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and exceptional client service. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment where they can remain detail-oriented.
Location: 14643 Palmdale Rd, Victorville, CA 92392
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday Through Friday
Salary: $21 - $24 / hour, depending on experience and skills
Why We Want You
As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain 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.
Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Patient Handling
• Assisting in Patient Treatments
• Client education and care
• Support for the client service team
• Equipment Maintenance

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply Today!
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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