Veterinary Assistant - Valencia Veterinary Center

Bestvalenciavet; Santa Clarita, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valencia Veterinary Center in Santa Clarita, California seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding and grooming patients, and preparing surgery suites in a modern, AAHA-accredited hospital.

You will greet clients, take basic vitals, assist with medications and patient restraint, perform lab tests and radiographs, maintain medical records, and help ensure compassionate, high-quality care for every patient.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet clients and their owners as they arrive, take the patient’s weight and vital signs
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure hospital cleanliness
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Valencia Veterinary Center

PetVet Care Centers' Valencia Veterinary Center is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our 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 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 clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Valencia Veterinary Center in Santa Clarita, California is a modern practice offering advanced diagnostics and comprehensive care. Our team is committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Why Join Us:

• AAHA Accredited hospital.
• High level of medicine relying heavily on diagnostics and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• 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 with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma