Veterinary Assistant

Position Summary

Cottage Pet Hospital is currently looking to hire an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The veterinary industry is constantly changing and advancing—Cottage Pet Hospital encourages its staff to do the same.

• Salary: $27.00 - 31.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.
• Schedule: Five 8‑hour shifts, Monday – Sunday.
  You must be willing to work Saturday or Sunday weekly or a rotating weekend schedule.
• Location: 1900 E Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805

Cottage Pet Hospital is a full‑service animal hospital and welcomes pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We are proud to have served Anaheim, California and all of Orange County for over 75 years.

"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 clinical experience as a veterinary assistant required
• 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
• Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories
• Perform basic exam procedures
• Skilled in venipuncture and intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Able to perform digital radiology (X‑ray) including positioning
• Perform complete dental procedures, including digital X‑ray, 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 - join our team, 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 to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well‑being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well‑being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note:

Any Benefits listed above apply to full‑time employees.

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