Veterinary Assistant - Bonus

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Miller-Robertson Animal Hospital in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in patient care, imaging, and client education. You will assist with complex treatments, lab work, and various animal care tasks under established guidelines.

The role is full-time with hours Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM, and Saturday, 8 AM–5 PM. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assisting preferred.
• Strong communication with clients.
• Ability to handle medical terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia.
• Prepare for surgery and assist veterinarians and technicians.
• Assist with dentistry procedures.
• Handle radiology and laboratory tasks.
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Assist with pharmacy duties and medication administration.
• Support patient recovery and post-procedure care.
• Provide compassionate client communication.
• Care for hospitalized animals.

Skills

Patient care

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

VCA Miller‑Robertson Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to support and assist veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other hospital staff through the care of patients, cleaning of the facilities, client communication, and education. Under established guidelines, complete more complex patient treatments, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other animal care functions and tasks involved in the patient care operations of a veterinary hospital.

Bonus: $1,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates

Location: 8807 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Salary: $28-$35/hour, depending on experience level

Schedule: Full-time

Hospital Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM

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

Benefits

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.

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.