Veterinary Assistant - Surgery, Dental & Client Care

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Yucca Valley (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital in Yucca Valley, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. This full-time role offers a 4-day, 10-hour shift with alternating Saturdays.

You will assist with exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgery prep, dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy duties, and client communication. We value dependable attendance and a team-oriented approach to animal care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility preferred.
• Friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
• Team player willing to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry support.
• Radiology work.
• Laboratory tasks.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Pharmacy duties.
• Patient recovery.
• Client communication and compassionate care.

Skills

Vet experience

People skills

Communication

Computer skills

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital in Yucca Valley, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. This full-time role offers a 4-day, 10-hour shift with alternating Saturdays.

You will assist with exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgery prep, dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy duties, and client communication. We value dependable attendance and a team-oriented approach to animal care.