Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On Care, Lab & Imaging

VCA Animal Hospitals; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Pet discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Head Space mental health subscription

Job summary

VCA Animal Medical Center of Pasadena is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The position supports the Doctor and Technician teams in a busy hospital setting, delivering an outstanding client experience and compassionate care to patients.

You will assist in exams, take histories and vitals, perform lab work and imaging, and help with treatments, surgeries, dentals, catheter placement, and anesthesia, while maintaining medical records and a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with treatments, surgeries, dentals, catheter placement, and anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and assist during patient exams and routine procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Fill prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintain medical records.
• Assist doctors and technicians as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Restraint assistance

Medical history

Vital signs

Lab work

Imaging

Records maintenance

Team support

Client service

Job description

VCA Animal Medical Center of Pasadena is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The position supports the Doctor and Technician teams in a busy hospital setting, delivering an outstanding client experience and compassionate care to patients.

You will assist in exams, take histories and vitals, perform lab work and imaging, and help with treatments, surgeries, dentals, catheter placement, and anesthesia, while maintaining medical records and a clean work environment.