Veterinary Assistant — Career Growth, CE Access, Pet Perks

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Wellness subscriptions

Job summary

VCA Olympiad in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital team. This full-time position offers a starting hourly rate of $19 and goes up to $26 per hour, with opportunities to grow skills in medical records, client communication, and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient histories, assisting with treatments, preparing the surgical suite, and supporting front desk tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records, obtaining patient histories and TPRs
• Client communication, presentation of treatment plans
• Patient restraint, ear cleanings, nail trims, and ear cytology
• Preparing the surgical suite and surgical patients
• Filling prescriptions
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Cross-training to help at the front desk when needed

Job description

VCA Olympiad in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital team. This full-time position offers a starting hourly rate of $19 and goes up to $26 per hour, with opportunities to grow skills in medical records, client communication, and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient histories, assisting with treatments, preparing the surgical suite, and supporting front desk tasks as needed.