Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth Path

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick days

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Mission Animal Hospital in Alhambra, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will provide compassionate nursing care, assist veterinarians, monitor vital signs, and help with exams and procedures.

We value continuing education, strong communication, and reliable schedule flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays. The hospital is a 3-doctor practice with AAHA accreditation.

Qualifications

• Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience.
• Hold a current California RVT license.
• Flexibility in hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Customer service skills, including Phone skills.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate and skilled nursing care to critically ill and injured animals.
• Assisting the veterinarian and technician staff with medical procedures, including triage, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Monitoring patients’ vital signs and responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Catheter placement.
• Venipuncture.
• Radiology.
• Patient recovery.
• Client Communication: loading exam rooms, presenting estimates.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols.
• Collaborating with other members of the veterinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients.

Skills

Animal hospital experience

Customer service

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Education

California RVT license

Job description

VCA Mission Animal Hospital in Alhambra, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will provide compassionate nursing care, assist veterinarians, monitor vital signs, and help with exams and procedures.

We value continuing education, strong communication, and reliable schedule flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays. The hospital is a 3-doctor practice with AAHA accreditation.