Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Ohana Pet Hospital of Santa Paula is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

This is an excellent opportunity for Veterinary Assistants who are excited to fully utilize their skills in both surgery and outpatient care while making meaningful connections with clients and their pets.

In this role, you will :

Assist with patient preparation and recovery during surgical and dental procedures.

Maintain detailed medical records to support accurate patient care.

Support exam room workflow by assisting with outpatient care, patient handling, and preparing for appointments.

Communicate with clients to check-in for appointments, review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address questions with empathy and clarity.

Anticipate the needs of your team to maintain an efficient schedule while upholding the highest standards of patient care.

This position is ideal for Veterinary Assistants who enjoy engaging with clients and supporting outstanding patient care in a collaborative, team environment.

This is a full-time position, with a 4 / 10 schedule and availability needed Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Full-time benefits and compensation

• Compensation : $20-23 per hour, for each hour worked
• Bonus package : $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current VA experience
• Health package : Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Minimum qualifications and skill set :

Surgical setup and assisting

Ohana means ‘family’ in Hawaiian, and it is not just the name of our hospital it is also the influence behind the culture of our hospital, from clients, patients, our local community, our animal rescue partners, to our fellow staff members. We have a simple but profound mission to provide “Compassionate care for our Ohana, our Family.” Part of caring for our team members includes investing in education / training, excellent benefits, and mentoring.

Endless opportunities to learn and grow . We have a diverse staff of more than 60 employees that are all passionate about helping people help their pets. If you are interested in joining a fast-paced, exciting practice with an amazing animal care team made up of warm, caring, and top-notch professionals, please apply today !

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