Veterinary Assistant Job at Westchester Veterinary Center and Cat Clinic, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Westchester Veterinary Center and Cat Clinic
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Westchester Veterinary Center & Cat Clinic  is a full service hospital that provides wellness and diagnostic care, advanced dental care, and regenerative medicine that includes laser therapy, stem cell therapy, and acupuncture. We like to provide high quality, compassionate veterinary care and as a team, we are committed to continuing education so we can support our patients and the community in the finest way possible.

Why Join Westchester Veterinary Center & Cat Clinic?  We are a small but big hearted hospital in the heart of Westchester Village. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our happy, enthusiastic team who are focused every day on giving the best care possible to all who visit us. We aim to grow together and share knowledge with each other in a positive, fun and empathic working environment. YOU will have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive professionally, including:

  • Competitive Pay:  $19.00 - $24.50 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive Benefits:  Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k with company match
  • Growth Opportunities:  Continuing education and professional development support
  • Work-Life Balance:  PTO and mental health assistance
  • Perks:  Employee discounts on services, a scrub allowance, and a referral program
  • A Welcoming Team:  We’re a hard-working and collaborative team where your voice matters!

What We're Looking For:  A Veterinary Assistant who is confident, skilled, and eager to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their people! Surgical experience would be a bonus as we specialize in dental surgery.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:  admitting patients for procedures and exams, animal restraint, maintaining animal records and documenting conditions and updates, dental cleanings under anesthesia, taking dental radiographs, monitoring anesthesia, venipuncture including catheter placement, administering PO, SQ, IM, and IV medications, filling prescriptions, completing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, and educating clients on veterinary medicine

What You Need to Succeed:

  • At least 1 year of Veterinary Assistant experience
  • Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and basic dentistry skills like scaling, polishing, charting, and taking dental radiographs is preferred
  • Full-time and weekend rotation availability 
  • Great work ethic and collaborative mindset
  • High School Diploma

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!  

Westchester Veterinary Center & Cat Clinic is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Weekend work,

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