Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Lake Forest, CA

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Per Diem Telemetry Technician- CVT Surgical Telemetry- Day Shift

  • University of California - Irvine Health
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Per Diem Telemetry Technician- CVT Surgical Telemetry- Day Shift University of California - Irvine Health medical insurance United States, California, Orange Feb 05, 2026 Who We Are UCI Health is...

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Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals Apply Today...

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Veterinary Assistant - Lead

  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Mission Viejo, CA (9 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (9 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are preparing to expand to24/7 operationsand are seeking askilled, Veterinary Assistant- Leadto join our overnight team....

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Mission Pet Health
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 3 days ago

. $ 22 Description & Requirements Company Overview Welcome to Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital, where our mission is centered on providing excellent small animal care backed by deep community trust....

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Clinical Nurse I - CVT Surgical Telemetry - FT, Nights

  • University of California System
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Who We Are 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,...

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Animal Care Assistant, Inside the Outdoors Program - Educational Services Division

  • Orange County Dept. of Education
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Destinationpet
  • Seal Beach, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seal Beach, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 10 days ago

REQUIREMENTS: Expertise & Experience: 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant. High school diploma....

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Capistrano Beach, CA (9 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Capistrano Beach, CA (9 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Estrella Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community....

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Santa Ana, CA (13 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (13 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant....

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Telemetry Monitor Technician- CVT Surgical Telemetry- FT, Nights

  • University of California System
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Who We Are 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,...

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Per Diem Nurse - CVT Surgical Telemetry - Nights

  • University of California System
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Who We Are 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,...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Destination Pet LLC
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (9 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (9 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 17 days ago

assistant experience Entry level Animal restraint Full Job Description Welcome to Destination Pet....

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Veterinary Assistant

  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Laguna Beach, CA (5 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (5 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 20 days ago

PetVet Care Centers' Canyon Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team!...

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Cvmc - Cvt W/Scrub

  • RCM Healthcare Services
  • Chino, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chino, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position number : Administrative | Other Area(s) Specialty/ Unit Type : Admin | Other Area(s) Shift posted for job : Hours Shifts Needed: Days Location - City: Chino and State: CA Duration - 13...

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Experienced Veterinary Assistant

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Laguna Niguel, CA (5 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Laguna Niguel, CA (5 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

VCA Laguna Nigue l Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team full-time (30-40 hours/week)!...

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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.9%
High School or GED
25.5%
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
1.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in Lake Forest, 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%