Veterinary Assistant Location: VCA Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital Position: Full-Time Pay Range: $17.40 - $23.50 per hour About Us VCA Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital is a 3-doctor general practice caring for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. We are looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role supports veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality care and exceptional service to our patients and their owners. Experience in veterinary care is helpful but not required. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about animal health and wellness who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and surgeries Safely restrain animals during procedures Prepare and clean exam rooms and surgical areas (including sterilizing equipment and setting up supplies) Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed Monitor and record vital signs and animal behavior Administer medications under veterinarian supervision Maintain accurate patient records and update charts Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling and managing inventory Communicate clearly and respectfully with pet owners Keep all clinic areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Previous veterinary or animal care experience preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team Basic skills in animal handling and restraint Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods Genuine passion for animal care and welfare Work Schedule 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts Weekends off Enjoy a fun, dynamic, and educational work environment with caring coworkers Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Employee pet care discounts Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days Uniforms provided Access to wellness programs such as Headspace and Lyra How to Apply Current employees: Please apply through our internal career site via Workday. External candidates: Submit your application at [insert application link or instructions]. Additional Information This job description provides a general overview of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Management may adjust responsibilities as needed based on the clinics requirements. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For our full EEO statement, please visit vcacareers.com. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians including 500 who are board-certified specialists nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
