Veterinary Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Yucca Valley (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital in Yucca Valley, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our caring team. This full‑time role features a 4‑day, 10‑hour schedule with alternating Saturdays.

We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities to grow in a busy animal hospital environment. Ideal candidates have prior experience or training in a veterinary setting, are friendly and people‑oriented, with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility preferred.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and “people-oriented.”
• Excellent communication skills. Telephone and computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Client Communication
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Skills

Communication

Team player

People oriented

Telephone skills

Job description

VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Location

57185 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284

Salary

$17 - $20

Schedule

Full-Time, 4-day, 10-hour shift with alternating Saturdays

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility preferred. Must be friendly, outgoing, and “people-oriented.” Excellent communication skills. Telephone and computer skills are necessary. Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.

Physical Requirements

Dependable attendance is required. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during an 8-hour day.

Skills Utilized

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Client Communication
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training.
• Medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

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, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training.

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.