Highly Skilled Veterinary Assistant

Experienced Veterinary Assistant
AAA Animal Hospital – Corona, CA

AAA Animal Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, team-oriented practice.

We are looking for someone with strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently alongside doctors and RVTs in a busy medical environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of confidently handling both patient care and client interaction.

This is not an entry-level position. Previous recent veterinary hospital experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4+ years of veterinary assistant experience required
• Strong animal restraint and handling skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and basic patient care
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Dependable, organized, and professional
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Comfortable discussing treatments, diagnostics, and preventative care with clients

Technical Skills & Experience Preferred:

• Animal restraint for exams, treatments, blood draws, and radiographs
• Assisting with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Surgical preparation and patient recovery assistance
• Assisting with anesthesia monitoring
• Dental assisting
• Taking diagnostic radiographs
• Running in-house laboratory tests
• Filling medications and understanding basic medication protocols
• Proper cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of surgical instruments
• Monitoring hospitalized patients and reporting concerns to doctors/RVTs
• Experience assisting in emergency and urgent care situations preferred

Job Duties:

• Check clients and patients into exam rooms efficiently and professionally
• Obtain detailed patient histories and accurately enter information into medical records
• Assist veterinarians and RVTs during examinations and treatments
• Properly restrain patients for procedures and diagnostics
• Prepare treatment plans, estimates, and consent forms
• Discuss diagnostics, treatments, and recommendations with clients
• Educate clients on preventative care, medications, and discharge instructions
• Recommend and sell flea, tick, heartworm, and other preventative products
• Prepare treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment
• Assist with surgery and anesthesia preparation/recovery
• Perform radiographs and assist with diagnostics
• Prepare laboratory samples and run in-house lab work
• Fill prescriptions and prepare medications as directed
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to medical staff
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain hospital areas and equipment
• Stock treatment and surgical areas
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience and skill level
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee pet discounts
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities

We are looking for a dedicated veterinary assistant who takes pride in patient care, communicates well with clients, and thrives in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Vet Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person