Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Fountain Valley Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Salary: $19 - $20 per hour
Schedule: 4 days per week - No weekends

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant Role Where Great Patient Care Starts with a Great Team?

Fountain Valley Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team!

We’re a four-doctor general practice with a well-established support staff committed to providing exceptional patient care. From Malamutes to Maine Coons, our patients benefit from a team that takes pride in practicing high-quality medicine while building lasting relationships with the people who love them.

But Fountain Valley Animal Hospital is more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals. We’re a supportive team that believes caring for our patients starts with caring for one another. We want you to bring your skills, personality, ideas, and authentic self to work.

We strive to create a fun, collaborative environment where teammates support one another, learning is encouraged, and everyone has opportunities to grow. Add in consistent scheduling, a strong commitment to work-life balance, and no nights, weekends, or holidays, and you’ll find a practice designed to support both your career and your life outside of work.

Why our Experienced Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Work alongside an experienced and supportive veterinary team
• Enjoy consistent scheduling and a healthy work-life balance
• Use the veterinary skills you’ve already developed while continuing to build new ones
• Work with a diverse small animal caseload
• Gain hands-on experience with diagnostics, laboratory testing, surgery, dentistry, and patient care
• Receive professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Work in a culture where teamwork and mutual support matter
• Be part of a hospital that welcomes you to bring your authentic self to work
• Build meaningful relationships with pets and their families
• Use your veterinary skills to make a difference in your community
• Join a team that believes exceptional patient care and a positive workplace culture go hand in hand

What Our Experienced Veterinary Assistants Do

As a Veterinary Assistant at Fountain Valley Animal Hospital, you’ll be an important member of our clinical team, supporting our veterinarians, caring for patients, communicating with clients, and helping keep each day running smoothly.

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Perform venipuncture and diagnostic sample collection based on experience and training
• Assist with catheter placement and fluid therapy
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs and maintain imaging standards
• Perform in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and fecal testing
• Support surgical procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Assist with dental procedures and patient monitoring
• Safely…