Experienced Veterinary Assistant

• Join an established four-doctor general practice
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive veterinary team
• Enjoy consistent scheduling and a healthy work-life balance
• No nights, weekends, or holiday shifts
• 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

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
• Provide compassionate, attentive patient care
• 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 and compassionately handle and restrain patients
• Obtain patient histories and accurately document medical information
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records and patient charts
• Educate and communicate with clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive healthcare
• Maintain clean, organized, stocked, and efficient treatment and exam areas
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to maintain an efficient daily workflow
• Jump in where needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who combines strong technical skills with compassion, communication, reliability, and a team-first attitude.

• Previous hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience
• Confidence with safe and compassionate patient handling and restraint
• Experience assisting veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Experience with venipuncture and diagnostic sample collection
• Familiarity with IV catheter placement and fluid therapy
• Experience obtaining diagnostic radiographs
• Familiarity with in-house laboratory testing and sample preparation
• Experience supporting surgical and dental procedures
• Strong patient-monitoring and nursing-care skills
• Excellent client-service and communication skills
• Ability to clearly reinforce veterinarian recommendations and discharge instructions
• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical recordkeeping
• Ability to stay organized and multitask in a busy veterinary environment
• Dependability, adaptability, and professionalism
• A positive and collaborative approach to teamwork
• Willingness to ask questions, share knowledge, and continue learning
• A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and high-quality patient care

At Fountain Valley Animal Hospital, work-life balance isn’t just something we talk about. Consistent scheduling and no nights, weekends, or holidays mean you can build a veterinary career while still having time for the people, activities, and responsibilities that matter outside of work.

Inside the hospital, you’ll be part of a team that believes the best patient care happens when people work together. We encourage professional development, celebrate the different strengths each person brings to the hospital, and want our team members to feel comfortable being themselves.

You’ll have opportunities to put your existing veterinary experience to work while continuing to expand your skills in diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, client education, and patient care. Because when our team is supported, our patients and clients benefit too.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital where you can use your skills, continue learning, enjoy a schedule that respects your life outside of work, and be part of a team that genuinely supports one another, Fountain Valley Animal Hospital may be the place for you.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Fountain Valley Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.