Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care, Imaging & Lab Duties

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Hermosa Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet discounts

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick days

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Hermosa Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Hermosa Beach, CA. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and client education while supporting veterinarians in routine and surgical settings.

You will obtain patient history, assist with prescriptions, prepare the suite for surgery and dentistry, perform lab work and diagnostic imaging, and maintain medical records.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care is required.
• Ability to obtain patient history from clients.
• Experience with basic lab tasks and diagnostic imaging helpful."

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care.
• Educate clients about care and procedures.
• Obtain patient history from clients.
• Assist with prescriptions and medication handling.
• Prepare the suite, surgery, and dentistry areas.
• Perform lab work and diagnostic imaging.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Ensure safe and effective patient handling and restraints.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient history gathering

Laboratory work

Medical imaging

Job description

VCA Hermosa Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Hermosa Beach, CA. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and client education while supporting veterinarians in routine and surgical settings.

You will obtain patient history, assist with prescriptions, prepare the suite for surgery and dentistry, perform lab work and diagnostic imaging, and maintain medical records.