Veterinary Assistant - Tarzana Pet Clinic

Veterinary Assistant - Tarzana Pet Clinic!

Join A Great Team!!

Tarzana, California

The pay rate for this position is $21.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.

Are you passionate about helping pets and their people? If so, we may be the perfect fit! We are seeking a Full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our already amazing team. At Tarzana Pet Clinic, we offer a competitive wage, training, and benefits. While we value experience, we hire for attitude and aptitude. We train for excellence. Join us to make a difference!

We are a busy, small animal general practice with three doctors looking for a full-time veterinary assistant to help enhance our partnership with our clients and patients. You will help create lifelong relationships with our patients so we can provide trusted personalized care. You will be expected to learn to restrain during examinations and treatments, maintain hospital cleanliness, prepare laboratory samples, administer medications and immunizations, and so much more!

Who You Are:

If you are that veterinary assistant who is looking for an exciting, no day ever the same, fast-paced, fun, energetic veterinary hospital then we look forward to hearing from you!

• 3 + years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant
• Familiarity with Cornerstone preferred
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint of cats and dogs
• Ability to perform nursing care in a veterinary hospital setting
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Collect laboratory samples for urinalysis, cytology, bloodwork, fecal analysis
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments per doctor orders
• Anesthesia monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative surgical care
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology positioning
• Ensure a clean, safe and organized work environment

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.