Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Education & Team Care

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Bonuses

Job summary

East & West Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant eager to grow, focused on client education and delivering high-quality, personalized care. Join a team that values empathy, teamwork, and innovative medicine in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, medications, and collaboration with clients on treatment plans. Weekend shifts are required; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Saturday shifts are required.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and processing laboratory tests.
• Confident and safe animal handling and restraint skills.
• Compassionate, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a dynamic environment.
• Motivated self-starter with a desire to continue growing knowledge and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging, and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Skills

1 year veterinary experience

Strong communication skills

Team oriented

Empathy and compassion

Multitasking

Motivated self-starter

Client education

Job description

East & West Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant eager to grow, focused on client education and delivering high-quality, personalized care. Join a team that values empathy, teamwork, and innovative medicine in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, medications, and collaboration with clients on treatment plans. Weekend shifts are required; background checks may apply.