Veterinary Assistant jobs in California

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician
  • Erickson Veterinary Hospital
  • Chico, CA FULL_TIME
  • Hi! We're an expanding 4 FTE dog/cat veterinary hospital in Chico. We've been here since 1903 with multi-generational clients. Alongside our full lab suite we are a completely paperless hospital with Ezyvet/VetRadar, utilizing ipads and slack for record keeping and communication.

    We are a day practice with 30 minute appointment slots, no night shifts expected. The ideal candidate must have experience in a veterinary hospital. All support staff members are cross-trained. We believe in enhancing the client experience so that they have one point of contact throughout their visit to the hospital, as much as logistically possible. Heavy use of diagnostics, dentals, and surgeries is part of our normal practice flow. We have board certified veterinary surgeons that come twice a month for orthopedic surgeries and other.

    Please detail veterinary experience level and familiarity with ezyvet, vetradar, venipuncture, catheterization, cystocentesis, radiograph taking, tonometry, measuring blood pressure.

    Benefits are standard although waiting/probationary periods apply to employee discounts, health insurance (blue shield PPO/delta dental/vision), and 401K.

    If you are a RVT please indicate year of licensure. Non-capped CE fees as long as it is mutually agreed upon and licensing fee reimbursement apply.

    Email resume/cover letter with current contact info and you will be contacted for an interview.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee discount
    • Health insurance
    • License reimbursement
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Uniform allowance
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 10 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Experience:

    • Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

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Veterinary assistant
  • Family Friends Veterinary Hospital
  • Citrus Heights, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview : The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital
  • Oakhurst, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job SummaryProvide assistance to the Veterinarian(s) with a variety of procedures, whichmay include, but is not limited to: physical exams, x-rays,spaying or neutering, vaccinations, and euthanasia. E...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Advanced Veterinary Medical Center
  • El Sobrante, CA FULL_TIME
  • Advanced Veterinary Medical Center is urgently hiring an Assistant Veterinary Technician for our El Sobrante location.Standard Expectations:Uphold ethics and emphasis on sanitation and sterile techniq...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital
  • Santa Rosa, CA FULL_TIME
  • Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital, located in beautiful wine country in Sonoma County, CA, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!We're looking for compassio...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Center Veterinary Clinic
  • San Diego, CA FULL_TIME
  • Center Veterinary Clinic is seeking a motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Center Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA Accredited General Practice and Urgent Care clinic located in the Mira Mesa n...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
  • Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
  • Norristown, PA
  • Find out what MVA can do for your career! Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Met...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant - Specialty
  • Pieper Veterinary
  • Middletown, CT
  • Are you an experiencedVeterinary Assistantlooking to succeed in a VECCS Level I facility not only dedicated to caring fo...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Sacramento, CA
  • SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONThe Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ens...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Six Flags Great Adventure
  • Jackson, NJ
  • The Veterinary Assistant Internship is a part time position in the Six Flags Wild Safari reporting to the Veterinary Tec...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Tampa, FL
  • ? Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. ? Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Decatur, GA
  • Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. ? Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for t...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Latham, NY
  • The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for a...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$30,317 to $44,714

Veterinary Assistant in Tampa, FL
Even if you’re only going to be a veterinary assistant, it behooves you to understand animal biology.
October 13, 2019
Veterinary Assistant in Bangor, ME
There are also important qualities that vet assistants must possess.
November 07, 2019
Veterinary Assistant in Montgomery, AL
The ability to perform a multitude of duties goes a long way in helping a veterinary practice function effectively.
December 29, 2019