Veterinary Assistant - Full-Time, 4/10 Schedule & Growth

Western Veterinary Partners; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus package

Job summary

Laurel Pet Hospital in West Hollywood is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support client and patient care across exams, treatments, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

In this full-time role, you will help maintain workflows, assist veterinarians, handle patient restraint, and keep accurate medical records. The position offers a 4/10 schedule, rotating weekends, and a pay range of $26–$29 per hour, plus health, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years veterinary assistant experience
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork and dependable attendance

Responsibilities

• Support exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Provide safe patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery as directed by the team
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Build positive client relationships through education and service
• Keep exam rooms and treatment spaces clean and organized

Skills

Veterinary assistant

Patient histories

Vital signs

Medical records

Teamwork

Restraint

Attention to detail

Tools

Dental radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Laurel Pet Hospital in West Hollywood is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support client and patient care across exams, treatments, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

In this full-time role, you will help maintain workflows, assist veterinarians, handle patient restraint, and keep accurate medical records. The position offers a 4/10 schedule, rotating weekends, and a pay range of $26–$29 per hour, plus health, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, and PTO.