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Cottonwood Animal Hospital

Technician assistant

Pay: $22/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Los Alamitos, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$42,405 / year median in California

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Technician assistant Cottonwood Animal Hospital - 3.8 Los Alamitos, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $22 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Uniform allowance Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Professional networking Vascular access Interpersonal skills Attention to detail Patient care Full Job Description Veterinary Technician Assistant - Join Our Close-Knit Team in North Orange County! Starting at $22+/hour (commensurate with experience) We're a busy, independently owned companion animal hospital that truly feels like family. Our clients have been with us for generations, and we're known for going above and beyond for both pets and their people. We're looking for an experienced, kind-hearted Technician assistant who loves what they do and wants to make a real difference every single day. What You'll Do (and why you'll love it here): Provide top-notch, compassionate care alongside doctors who value your input Use your skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, blood draws, radiology, and patient restraint Build lasting relationships with clients who treat us (and you!) like family Work with modern tools: Cornerstone software, Idexx in-house lab, digital full-body & dental radiography

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has solid technical skills - comfortable with blood draws and IVC placement Genuinely enjoys educating and comforting clientsThrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks Brings positive energy and is a true team player Can comfortably lift 40+ lbs and spend time on their feet

What We Offer:

Starting pay from $22/hour, higher for the right experience Health Insurance Retirement Plan Paid time off Employee pet care discounts Uniform allowance Supportive, drama-free team that celebrates wins together Consistent schedule and a hospital that closes on major holidays Room to grow — many of our techs have moved into lead roles or full-time If you're reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to join a practice where your skills and personality are truly appreciated, we can't wait to meet you!

Pay:

From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person