Veterinary Assistant
Full-time
Palm Desert, CA, USA
USD 20-21 / hour
Posted on Oct 4, 2026
Seeking a full-time Vet Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in providing excellent animal care.
Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, safely restraining animals, preparing exam and surgical areas, performing basic lab tests, administering medications and vaccinations under supervision, and maintaining medical records. Additional duties involve feeding, bathing, exercising animals, and communicating with pet owners about care plans and follow-ups. Ensuring a clean, safe, and well-stocked clinic environment is essential.
Qualifications
Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, safely restraining animals, preparing exam and surgical areas, performing basic lab tests, administering medications and vaccinations under supervision, and maintaining medical records. Additional duties involve feeding, bathing, exercising animals, and communicating with pet owners about care plans and follow-ups. Ensuring a clean, safe, and well-stocked clinic environment is essential.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience
- Technical skills in disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment
- Physical ability to handle animals compassionately and safely
- Salary ranges from $20-$21/hr based on experience
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, employee pet discounts, paid holidays, and PTO
- Opportunities for Continuing Education for registered vet techs