Veterinary Assistant - Cottage Pet Hospital

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Located in Anaheim, California, Cottage Pet Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and their families. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and more. With a caring and experienced team, Cottage Pet Hospital is committed to creating a welcoming environment while building lasting relationships with the pets and families they serve.

We are seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinary team in providing high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital, is confident handling dogs and cats, and can assist with appointments, diagnostic procedures, surgical preparation, and daily hospital operations.

This position is well suited for a team-oriented individual who is comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment, understands safe animal handling practices, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Restraint

• Safely restrain and handle canine and feline patients during examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Assist veterinary staff with patient intake, weight collection, and preparation for examinations.
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior or condition and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinary team.
• Provide compassionate handling that prioritizes patient safety and minimizes stress.

Clinical and Diagnostic Support

• Assist Veterinarians and RVTs with routine patient care and diagnostic procedures within the legally permitted scope of practice.
• Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment for appointments and procedures.
• Collect and prepare samples for laboratory testing when trained and authorized.
• Assist with radiographic positioning and equipment operation after required training and under appropriate supervision.
• Perform delegated patient-care tasks in accordance with California regulations and hospital protocols.

Surgical and Dental Support

• Prepare surgical and dental areas, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and restraint for procedures.
• Support the veterinary team with perioperative patient care and observation within the permitted scope of practice.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and maintain appropriate infection-control practices.
• Assist with dental procedures without independently performing dental scaling, polishing, extractions, or other restricted dental operations.

Hospital Operations

• Clean and disinfect examination rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate sanitation, infection control, and waste-disposal practices.
• Restock supplies and maintain organized treatment and storage areas.
• Assist with patient husbandry, including feeding, walking, and maintaining clean and comfortable housing.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties, including end-of-day hospital cleanup.
• Collaborate with Veterinarians, RVTs, and other team members to support efficient daily operations.

Compensation: $24/hr-$26/hr, depending on experience

What Makes Us Different

• Referral program join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!