Veterinary Support Aide — Pet Care & Lab Prep

MARS Veterinary; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) and Roth retirement plans

Student debt relief for DVMs

Paid time off and holidays

Mental health resources

Life insurance (associate) & optional;

Disability insurance (short & long)

FSA

HSA

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Back-up child & elder care

Fertility & family building support

Digital exercise therapy

Voluntary protection benefits

Legal plan

Identity protection

Commuter benefits

Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in California is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support the veterinarian and technician teams. You will prepare treatment rooms, set up basic in-house tests, restrain animals as needed, and help maintain patient comfort.

This role offers hands-on exposure to frontline animal care and an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and patient welfare. The position is on-site with full-time hours, and Banfield provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for examination and organize medical items and supplies (vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for the vet or tech.
• Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state regulations.
• Assist other team members (Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician) as needed.
• Hold or restrain pets during examinations, treatments, or inoculations.
• Prepare routine in-house tests (e.g., heartworm, FeLV, FIV, parvovirus) as allowed by state rules.
• Monitor and promote the comfort of hospitalized patients, including walking, feeding, and cage cleaning (as directed).
• Bathe and dip pets for dermatological treatments as advised by the veterinary team.
• Maintain cleanliness of the surgical suite and instruments; general hospital housekeeping following protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital in California is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support the veterinarian and technician teams. You will prepare treatment rooms, set up basic in-house tests, restrain animals as needed, and help maintain patient comfort.

This role offers hands-on exposure to frontline animal care and an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and patient welfare. The position is on-site with full-time hours, and Banfield provides a comprehensive benefits package.