Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care Animal Hospital

Overview

Urgent Care Animal Hospital, located in Los Angeles, CA, provides comprehensive veterinary care with a focus on immediate and urgent needs for the community's pets. Our mission is to treat every patient like our own, establishing a true partnership in pet healthcare. We offer a supportive environment where your input is valued from day one, helping us shape the future of this rapidly growing practice, established in 2024.

If you are passionate about high-quality medicine and seeking an opportunity to grow, join our dedicated teammates. We emphasize urgent care alongside preventative medicine, with daily exposure to advanced diagnostics and complex cases. We support your career goals, whether you aim to expand technical skills, advance surgical expertise, or move into a leadership role. Our facility is equipped to handle preventative wellness, diagnostics, testing, and urgent intervention.

Operating hours are 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM to meet the community’s immediate medical needs and provide exposure to time-sensitive cases.

Located in Los Angeles, this hospital offers the opportunity to combine professional growth with the Southern California lifestyle, including access to dining, arts, entertainment, beaches, and mountains. You will practice high-quality, full-service veterinary medicine in a community that values sophisticated care and a stable client base. Join us in LA to advance your career while enjoying a renowned standard of living.

• Provide Essential Patient Care: assist the medical team with hands-on care and ensure every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: anticipate the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client
  
  Experience:
  
  assist with scheduling, payments, and communications with courteous and informative service.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: maintain the hospital, perform clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold high standards of care.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills including laboratory, pharmacy, nursing, and radiology as a strong asset.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you gain the stability of a local practice backed by the resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on role and hours worked.

• Competitive Compensation: an hourly rate or salary based on experience and role.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security: 401k retirement options and protection benefits such as Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• Commitment to Growth: opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
• The Power of a Network: join a nationwide community of veterinary professionals for collaboration and career growth.
• Valuable Perks: discounted veterinary care for your pets, access to an online discount platform, and 24/7 Teladoc access for you.

Mission Pet Health provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on medicine, patients, and team culture. Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. We are veterinarian-led, people-focused, and strive to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace" and to hold top rankings in the field.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations. Please contact  with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.