
Veterinary Assistant
Ready to Take Your Veterinary Career to the Next Level? Join Marina Veterinary Center!!
Why Join Marina Veterinary Center? Marina is a modern veterinary hospital located in Marina del Rey. Our hospital boasts a spacious facility that allows for increased efficiency in delivering wellness veterinary services, including surgical, dental care, and chemotherapy. We also have state-of-the-art equipment that includes laparoscopy and endoscopy.
We close our facility daily for lunch to allow the team to gather materials and take a break before our afternoon appointments!
YOU will have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive professionally, including:
- Competitive Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k with company match
- Growth Opportunities: Continuing education and professional development support
- Work-Life Balance: PTO and mental health assistance
- Perks: Employee discounts on services, a scrub allowance, and a referral program
- A Welcoming Team: We’re a hard-working and collaborative team where your voice matters
What We're Looking For: A Veterinary Assistant with a passion for surgery and dentistry. Are you confident, skilled, and eager to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their people? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team! As part of our team, you'll help maintain our stellar reputation in the community by providing top-notch feline care and nurturing the human-animal bond
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: admitting patients for procedures and exams, animal restraint, maintaining animal records and documenting conditions and updates, dental cleanings under anesthesia, taking dental radiographs, completing dental extractions, monitoring anesthesia, venipuncture including catheter placement, administering PO, SQ, IM, and IV medications, intubation and extubation, filling prescriptions, completing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, and educating clients on veterinary medicin
What You Need to Succeed:
- Confidence with anesthesia monitoring
- At least 2 years of experience where you have the ability to quickly adapt and contribute
- Must have Saturday availability!
- A drive to take initiative, provide collaborative efforts, and offer the highest quality of care to your patients and clients
- Provide a positive attitude and support the team by providing teamwork and collaboration
- High School Diploma
Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Marina Veterinary Center is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.