Part-time Veterinary Assistant

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Salary: $27.00–$31.00 per hour (depends on experience, education, licensure, and certifications).

Schedule:

Part‑time opportunity, 16–28 hours per week. 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 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
• 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
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Accurate and thorough medical history collection
• Basic exam procedures proficiency
• Skilled in venipuncture and IV catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Ability to perform digital radiology (X‑ray) including positioning
• Complete dental procedures, including digital x‑rays, 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.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note:

Any benefits listed above apply to full‑time employees.

At Ameri Vet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well‑being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.