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Veterinary Assistant and Technician

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Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

Lebec, CA (In Person)

$47,840 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/30/2026

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Job Description

Job Description:
  • Assist with patient care and treatment.
  • Monitor hospitalization pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery.
  • Maintaining inventory and stocking
  • Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
  • Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, ultrasound, optical exam, neurologic testing)
  • Maintaining & sterilize surgical instruments / equipment.
  • Clean / Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospitalization.
  • Administering medications under Veterinarian/ Vet Tech supervision
  • Feeding / bathing animals
  • Customer Service & Answering Phones
  • Helping clients with their pets
  • The desire to perform a multitude of veterinary assistant tasks under direct supervision of the veterinarian including blood draws, catheter placement, obtaining urine/stool samples, surgical preparation and assistance, and MORE!
YOU MUST LIVE
LOCALLY and have good transportation, even when it snows. Be an independent thinker and self-starter. Thrive on continuing education. Room for growth for those with initiative.
Job Type:
Full-time and Part-time Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a self
  • starter, able to multitask and a team player.
  • Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can deal with them when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
  • Prefer 1+ years of small and large animal experiences (not required)
  • Ability to meet physical requirements lifting, carrying, walking, and standing for long periods of time.
  • Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3-day schedule with 12-hour shifts and just one Saturday a month.
  • We eventually plan to go back to our regular 4-day schedule with 10-hour shifts.
  • Rotating weekend availability is required
  • Reliable Vehicle (Required)
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.00
  • $29.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off Application Question(s): Able to work Alternate Work Week
MWF 10-12
hours per day plus 1 Saturday a month. MUST live locally.
Experience:
Veterinary:
1 year (Required) Veterinary assistant or reception: 1 year (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
Work Location:
In person