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Thrive Pet Healthcare

Veterinary Assistant - Ophtamology

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $41,600/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Tustin, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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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

Description Our Eye Care for Animals location in Tustin, California is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team! I f you love working with animals and are looking to advance your career within the veterinary field, we encourage you to apply to become an integral part of our team. Our staff is comprised of individuals passionate about providing the very best in ophthalmic care in order to improve the quality of life for our patients. Eye Care for Animals is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team in Tustin, California. Practice hours are Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Our ideal candidate is someone who likes to work hard and strives to provide excellent customer service.

Other qualifications include:

Team player Eager to learn and is self-motivated Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to multi-task with a smile

Job Duties:

Assist with exam rooms as needed, including taking patient histories Maintenance and cleaning of exam rooms Maintenance and cleaning of office, kennels and the surgical suite Animal restraint Handling/packing of sterilized surgical instruments Client communications including the review of medication and discharge instructions Cross-trained in front office duties to include answering the phone, filing medical charts and checking clients in/out Why work at Eye Care for Animals Tustin? We invest heavily in our teams' growth and development. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance! We pride ourselves in providing the best benefits package in the industry which includes: health, life, vision, dental, matching 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, impressive pet benefits, and much more! Visit our website for more information about our Clinic!

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//www.eyecareforanimals.com/ . Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $19-$21/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.