Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Downey, CA

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Veterinary Assistant

Job Description: Are you an experienced and skilled veterinary assistant passionate about providing exceptional care to pets and their families?...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Torrance, CA (12 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA (12 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

The Veterinary Assistant represents the mission and values to all clients....

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Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Beverly Grove, CA

  • Veterinary Emergency Group
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you'll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time....

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Veterinary Assistant

  • 140397 Shadow Hills Pet Clinic LP
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Shadow Hills Pet Clinic is currently looking to hire an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!...

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Clinical Nurse II - CVT Surgical Telemetry - FT, Nights

  • University of California System
  • Orange, CA (19 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, CA (19 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Veterinary Assistants aid in clinical procedures, patient monitoring, client communication, and hospital upkeep....

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Veterinary Assistant - Oncology

  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Culver City, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 4 days ago

therapy and drug calculations Experienced in animal handling and restraint Obtain, run and process diagnostic test Administer and fill medications Some prior experience in monitoring anesthesia, but...

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Veterinary Assistant (Part-time)

  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 5 days ago

PetVet Care Centers' Echo Park Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a Part-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team!...

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Vetco Veterinary Assistant-Training Provided (Driving Role)

  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Veterinary Assistant will assist the Veterinarian so the services can be administered and thank the pet parent for protecting their pet!...

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Vetco Veterinary assistant

  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Montebello, CA (4 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Montebello, CA (4 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Veterinary Assistant will assist the Veterinarian so the services can be administered and thank the pet parent for protecting their pet!...

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Veterinary Assistant - Supervisor

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory...

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Monitor Pet Care Attendant

  • Volunteers of America Los Angeles
  • Sun Valley, CA (23 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sun Valley, CA (23 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 11 days ago

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families,...

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Senior Veterinary Assistant

  • ASPCA
  • Carson, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Carson, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Summary: The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) is a vital member of our team who works directly with clients and the veterinarians and veterinary technicians to prepare animals for surgery, enter medical...

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Per Diem Telemetry Technician- CVT Surgical Telemetry- Day Shift

  • University of California System
  • Orange, CA (19 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Orange, CA (19 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Overview UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI...

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Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 17 days ago

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our surgery team....

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Demographic Data for Downey, CA

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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Downey, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Assistant positions.

Highest Education Level

Veterinary Assistants in Downey, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.9%
High School or GED
25.4%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
1.8%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in Downey, CA
Less than 1 year
43.4%
None
35.2%
4-6 years
9.7%
2-4 years
8.8%
1-2 years
2.9%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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