Veterinary Care Assistant - Full-Time with Growth & Perks

VCA Animal Hospitals; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Laguna Niguel Animal Hospital in Laguna Niguel, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for full-time work. The role supports our doctor team in delivering top-tier patient care and client experiences, with 8-hour shifts and Saturday on-site requirements.

Salary ranges from $24 to $28 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for on-site and online training, plus team bonding activities.

Qualifications

• Obtaining medical histories
• Proper animal restraint and handling
• Administering SQ and IM injections and SQ fluids
• Radiographic positioning
• Filling prescriptions
• Surgery pack sterilization
• Anal gland expression, nail trims, wound care
• Monitoring hospitalized, sedated, and post-op patients
• Working independently and as part of a team
• A positive and helpful attitude and a willingness to learn
• Client communication
• Creating and reviewing cost estimates with clients

Skills

Medical histories

Animal restraint

SQ/IM injections

Radiographic positioning

Filling prescriptions

Surgery pack sterilization

Anal gland expression

Nail trims

Wound care

Monitoring post-op

Team collaboration

Client communication

Cost estimates

Job description

VCA Laguna Niguel Animal Hospital in Laguna Niguel, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for full-time work. The role supports our doctor team in delivering top-tier patient care and client experiences, with 8-hour shifts and Saturday on-site requirements.

Salary ranges from $24 to $28 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for on-site and online training, plus team bonding activities.