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Veterinary Assistant Healthier Pet Veterinary Care Santa Ana, CA Job Details Full-time $19

• $24 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Companion animal handling Customer communication Animal hospital experience Cat care In-person customer service Laboratory experience Clinic experience Dog handling Communication with pet owners Medical terminology Veterinary physical examination assistance experience Veterinary terminology Veterinary assistant experience Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Healthier Pet Veterinary Care•Santa Ana, CA $19•24/hour | Full-time | Sunday & Monday Off | Shorter Saturdays | Privately Owned Practice Healthier Pet Veterinary Care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our privately owned small-animal practice in Santa Ana.

We are looking for someone with an established veterinary technical foundation who is comfortable with hands-on patient care and can contribute with limited supervision after learning our clinic protocols. A minimum of 2 years of hands-on Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic is required. This is not an entry-level position. What You'll Do You will work closely with our veterinarian and team in the daily care of dogs and cats.

Responsibilities include:

Safe restraint and handling of dogs and cats Assisting with examinations and treatments Blood collection and other diagnostic sample collection IV catheter placement and assistance Taking diagnostic radiographs Preparing patients and equipment for procedures Assisting with surgical and dental procedures Administering medications and vaccines under veterinarian direction Patient monitoring and pre

• and post-procedure care Laboratory sample preparation Maintaining accurate patient information and medical records Client communication and discharge instructions Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining patient-care and treatment areas Supporting the veterinarian and team wherever needed to maintain an efficient patient flow Because we are a small and efficient practice, every team member plays an important role .

We are looking for someone who takes responsibility for their work, notices what needs to be done, and works well both independently and as part of a team. Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician in a veterinary hospital or clinic Strong dog and cat restraint and handling skills Working knowledge of veterinary terminology and routine veterinary procedures Experience assisting with diagnostic and treatment procedures Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision once trained on our protocols Dependable attendance and punctuality Professional and compassionate communication with clients and coworkers Willingness to learn and follow our clinic's procedures and standards Candidates should already be comfortable with basic patient handling and routine veterinary assisting responsibilities. We can help the right person continue developing their skills, but we are not able to train someone from the beginning in basic veterinary assisting or restraint. Preferred Skills Experience with the following is a plus: Blood collection IV catheter placement Digital radiography Surgical assisting Dental procedures Patient monitoring Laboratory sample collection and preparation Client education and discharge instructions Veterinary practice management software Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but is not required. Schedule & Work-Life Balance One of the advantages of this position is a consistent and predictable schedule that provides two consecutive fixed days off every week.

Regular clinic hours:

Tuesday-Friday:

8:30 AM-4:00

PM Saturday:

8:30 AM-3:00

PM Sunday & Monday:

Closed Our team has Sunday and Monday off every week , with no rotating days off or Sunday shifts, plus a shorter Saturday schedule. We believe predictable time away from work is important, particularly in veterinary medicine, and have intentionally structured our schedule to provide greater consistency and work-life balance. Compensation & Benefits $19.00

• 24.

00 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications Full-time employment Two consecutive fixed days off every week Shorter Saturdays Health insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Employee discount for personal pets Why Healthier Pet Veterinary Care? Healthier Pet Veterinary Care is a privately owned veterinary practice , not a large corporate hospital. We provide individualized veterinary care and value strong relationships with our clients and patients. Our small-team environment means each employee has a meaningful role in both patient care and the client experience. We value reliability, accountability, efficiency, communication, and teamwork . We are looking for someone who brings existing veterinary skills while remaining open to learning how our practice operates. If you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care and wants to become an important part of a small veterinary team, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to . In your cover letter, please briefly tell us: About your veterinary hospital or clinic experience Which veterinary assistant responsibilities you currently perform independently Why you are interested in working in a small, privately owned veterinary practice We look forward to hearing from you.

Pay:

$19.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person