Veterinary Assistant — Animal Care, Imaging & Dental Support

Amerivet; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE programs

Health benefits

401K with match

Job summary

Alta Rancho Pet Hospital in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role offers part-time or full-time shifts with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for career growth within the AmeriVet network.

We value animal lovers and team collaboration, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and professional development. Prior veterinary experience and strong client communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• A degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology or Certified Veterinary Assistant program is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Perform basic exam procedures.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Digital radiology (X-ray) positioning.
• Complete dental procedures incl. digital X-rays, scaling, polishing, charting.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams and procedures.
• Restrain animals safely for testing and procedures.
• Collect medical histories and communicate with clients.
• Operate radiology equipment and perform basic dental work.
• Assist with anesthesia and surgical procedures as needed.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and medical records.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Client communication

Animal handling

Team collaboration

Education

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program

Tools

IDEXX

X-ray equipment

Venipuncture tools

Dental instruments

Job description

Alta Rancho Pet Hospital in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role offers part-time or full-time shifts with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for career growth within the AmeriVet network.

We value animal lovers and team collaboration, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and professional development. Prior veterinary experience and strong client communication are essential for success.