Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Tech Support

VCA Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/sick days

Employee pet discounts

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Parkwood Animal Hospital in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant on a part-time basis. The role supports technicians and doctors, provides a low-stress client and patient experience, and assists with exams, anesthesia prep, dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy tasks, and hospitalized animal care.

Credentials such as CVT, RVT, or LVT are preferred. The hospital offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and an

Qualifications

• CVT/RVT/LVT credentials preferred.
• Experience assisting in exams, anesthesia, dentistry, radiology.
• Ability to provide compassionate client and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support technicians and doctors by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Assist with exams, anesthesia preparation and patient recovery.
• Perform dentistry, radiology, and laboratory tasks as needed.
• Conduct venipuncture and catheter placement; handle pharmacy-related tasks.
• Care for hospitalized animals with compassion and professionalism.

Skills

Physical exams

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Compassionate patient care

Education

CVT

RVT

LVT

Job description

VCA Parkwood Animal Hospital in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant on a part-time basis. The role supports technicians and doctors, provides a low-stress client and patient experience, and assists with exams, anesthesia prep, dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy tasks, and hospitalized animal care.

Credentials such as CVT, RVT, or LVT are preferred. The hospital offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and an