Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Hermosa Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Generous employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Coast Animal Hospital in Hermosa Beach is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their friendly team. The position requires experience in animal handling and customer service skills. Responsibilities include venipuncture, patient assessments, and assisting in surgical preparations. VCA Coast offers a supportive workplace with benefits including medical, dental, and paid vacation. Join a community passionate about animal care and career development!

Qualifications

• Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and 'people-oriented'.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Assist in radiology and physical examinations.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Animal Handling

Customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in hours

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Full‑time Veterinary Assistant to join our AMAZING and FRIENDLY team at VCA Coast Animal Hospital in the heart of Hermosa Beach!

Location: 560 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Schedule: Full‑time, 5x8‑hour shifts

Salary: $17 - 23 per hour

Position available for a full‑time, experienced Veterinary Assistant. Responsibilities require proficiency in Phlebotomy, IV Catheter Placement, low‑stress handling, digital radiography, and administration of vaccines and medications. The ideal candidate will also possess great attendance, client communication skills, superior customer service skills, attention to detail, and a desire to work in a great team atmosphere. Salary is based on experience and skills.

Why work at VCA Coast Animal Hospital?

VCA Coast Animal Hospital is a great place to work and learn! We are an AAHA‑accredited, 4‑doctor practice. We have a fun, fast‑paced facility with a friendly & positive working environment. We are also walking distance to the beach, with an awesome sunset every evening. If you would enjoy taking your lunch break at the Hermosa Beach pier daily, then VCA Coast is the hospital for you! We also value honest and direct communication between staff, management, and clients. We are community‑centered, we honor the client/patient relationship, and we respect people and pets. We are looking for smiling faces with compassionate, exceptional, and superior client service skills and with "Can Do" attitudes. Accept the challenge of performing with an outstanding team of service‑oriented professionals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and record keeping
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients
• Client Relations
• Housekeeping/Maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience
• Animal Handling
• Anesthesia monitoring (Preferred but not required)
• Dentistry (Preferred, not required)
• Capable of being cross‑trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job
• Must be friendly, outgoing, "People-oriented."
• Flexibility in hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Customer service skills, including Phone skills
• Working knowledge of computers
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments

Why Join The VCA Family

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com