Veterinary Assistant Jobs in California

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

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Must be able to properly restrain pets Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!...

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Learn more at about us at  horizonvets.com Job Description We are seeking compassionate Veterinary Assistants to join our medical care team! ...

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VETERINARY ASSISTANT Previous veterinary experience required. Ability to handle and restrain animals in a compassionate, gentle, safe and fear-free manner....

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We have a RARE opening for a friendly Basic Veterinary Assistant to join our fun and dedicated team....

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 7 hours ago

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

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Full Time Veterinary Assistant

  • Pinole, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pinole, CA
  • 18 hours ago

As a Veterinary Assistant, youll work side-by-side with our veterinarian and support staff to provide high-quality, compassionate medical care to shelter animals and public clinic patients alike....

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Animal Care Assistant IV

  • Stanford University
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Animal Care Assistant IV Stanford, California, United States NewResearch10 hours ago Post Date108466 Requisition # This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining...

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Animal Care Assistant I

  • Stanford University
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Animal Care Assistant I Stanford, California, United States NewResearch10 hours ago Post Date108467 Requisition # This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • 113410 Mission Valley Pet Clinic LP
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 hours ago

We are currently looking to hire a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Mission Valley Pet Clinic in San Diego, California....

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Veterinary Assistant Training Program

  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Veterinary Assistant will complete a formal program with a blended curriculum of online and hands-on training that is designed to prepare the Veterinary Assistant to sit for a national exam administered...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

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Vetco Veterinary Assistant-Training provided (Driving Role)

  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day 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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monitoring under supervision - Communicate kindly, clearly, and respectfully with clients and teammates - Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinic environment What We're Looking For: - 2-3...

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Veterinary Assistant - Companion Animal Hospital

  • Helen Woodward Animal Center
  • Rcho Santa Fe, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rcho Santa Fe, CA
  • 1 day ago

Veterinary Assistant - Companion Animal Hospital ( Part Time) | Various Shifts, Including Weekends & Holidays as Needed Hourly Pay: $19.75 - $24.00 (Based on Experience) Are you passionate about animals...

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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in California

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


Highest Education Level

Veterinary Assistants in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.0%
High School or GED
25.3%
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 California
Less than 1 year
43.4%
None
35.2%
4-6 years
9.7%
2-4 years
8.8%
1-2 years
2.9%