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Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist

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Rancho Mesa Animal Hospital

San Diego, CA (In Person)

$41,600 Salary, Full-Time

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

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist 8710 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 92126 From $20 an hour - Full-time From $20 an hour - Full-time Rancho Mesa Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice for small animals with deep ties to the community. Our hospital is well established in the Mira Mesa area with multigenerational clients and patients. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a pet grow from a youngster to a senior and knowing you contributed to that pets well being. We are a family oriented hospital that values work life balance and aspires to maintain a team that works very well together. We are looking for a veterinary assistant to help provide medical care and customer assistance as needed. Our next team member must be bright, responsible, self-motivated, and work well with others. They must be comfortable with speaking to owners, and handling friendly and sometimes difficult animals. We are willing to train and invest our time in the right candidate. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Patient Care Customer Service Assisting our doctors Blood collection and processing Radiographs Monitoring surgery and sedations Assist in dentals Reception work
WE WILL TRAIN
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift, kneel, and reach constantly during an 10 hour work day.
Schedule:
Full time 4 (10 hour) shifts Must be available on
Saturdays The Right Candidate Will Have:
Desire to learn and work in this industry Self-motivation to get tasks done Outgoing personality Grace under pressure Detail oriented Strong work ethic Great communication skills What we offer: Competitive pay Medical benefit for future employees 401k match Stable work schedule Paid Vacation Pet care discounts Uniform and CE allowance
Sick Pay Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred) Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
San Diego, CA 92126: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person