Veterinary Assistant; Part-time

Pet Vet Care Centers' Echo Park Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a Part-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team! At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time.

That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

We offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

The veterinary assistant provides support to veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks such as cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and handling clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners upon arrival, and direct them to an exam room; record the patient's weight and other vital signs.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams and treatments, and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and other machines.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, and maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors.
• Communicate positively with clients, ensuring they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s).
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medication plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital: clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure safe use of chemicals; complete laundry.
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight, ensuring each animal released is clean and properly groomed.
• Adhere to hospital safety and wellness regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence on shift is essential.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.
• Respond respectfully and promptly to directions given by DVM or LVT.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have additional duties in specialty areas (e.g., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine).

• Minimum of 1–2 years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Strong client communication skills.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

• 2–3 shifts per week.
• Weekend availability required.
• Operating hours:
  Monday–Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday–Sunday 9am–5pm.

$19.01—$23.23 USD.

At Pet Vet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, Pet Vet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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