Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Veterinary Healthcare Center

PetVet Care Centers; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 26,656 - 40,157; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Career development resources

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Monterey Park, California, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will support veterinarians by performing various tasks including patient care, assisting with treatments, and maintaining hospital cleanliness.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a veterinary environment and a passion for animal care. Benefits include medical insurance, paid parental leave, and career development support.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a veterinary environment.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals.
• Knowledge of terminology used in a veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Assist doctors with medication administration.

Skills

Handling and restraining animals

Veterinary terminology

Using Cornerstone

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Healthcare Center – Position

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Healthcare Center is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and performing clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

The Veterinary Healthcare Center in Monterey Park, California, provides a wide range of services with a strong focus on quality care and client education. Our team fosters a supportive culture centered on growth and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners, show them to an examining room, and take the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and other machines.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, and maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors.
• Communicate positively with clients and ensure they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s).
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day, cleaning equipment, kennels, and facilities with chemicals and supplies, ensuring safe use of chemicals, and completing laundry.
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight, ensuring each animal released is clean and properly groomed.
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence at work is essential for every shift.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.
• Respond respectfully and urgently to directions given by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have additional duties if working in a specialty area such as dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, or internal medicine.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a veterinary environment.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals.
• Knowledge of terminology used in a veterinary hospital.
• Previous experience using Cornerstone is preferred.

Schedule

• Full‑time, overnight shift.
• Saturday is mandatory; flexible for other days.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range: $19.35—$29.15 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.

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