Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant – Ameri Vet Veterinary Partners

We are currently looking to hire an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Cottage Pet Hospital, part of Ameri Vet Veterinary Partners, located at 1900 E Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805.

• Salary: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.
• Schedule:
  
  Five 8‑hour shifts, Monday – Sunday. Must be willing to work Saturdays or Sundays weekly, or a rotating weekend schedule.

A full‑service animal hospital that has served Anaheim and Orange County for over 75 years. Friendly staff that genuinely cares about the well‑being of pets and owners.

“I absolutely love this vet, Dr Gallo has seen my babies and I through a lot of rough times. Even though I moved a couple of years ago, and there are closer vet clinics to me, I continue to come here because their staff genuinely cares about the wellbeing of your babies.” – Winter L.

• 3+ years of clinical experience as a veterinary assistant.
• A degree from an AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technology or Certified Veterinary Assistant program is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Passion for working with animals and their owners.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Perform basic exam procedures.
• Skilled in venipuncture and IV catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular).
• Able to perform digital radiology (X‑ray) including positioning.
• Perform complete dental procedures, including digital X‑rays, scaling, polishing, charting preferred.
• Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) preferred.
• Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX.
• Excellent client communication/education.
• Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members.

• Referral program – bring your friends and get paid.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• CE programs provided by Ameri Vet at no cost to you.

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Any benefits listed above apply to full‑time employees.

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