Veterinary Assistant

Who We Are

Eagle Glen Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: $21.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am–5:30 pm

Location: Eagle Glen Veterinary Clinic, 4305 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive hourly compensation of $21.00–$22.00 based on experience and a 401(k) retirement plan

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Paid Time Off, and valuable pet-care discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Continuing education allowance, hands-on learning, and opportunities to strengthen your veterinary patient-care skills

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: A consistent four-day workweek and a collaborative, team-first environment focused on creating a low-stress experience for patients and staff

Do you love caring for animals and want to be an important part of a veterinary team that values compassion, collaboration, and exceptional patient care? Eagle Glen Veterinary Clinic would love to meet you!

At Eagle Glen Veterinary Clinic, we believe pets deserve compassionate, high-quality medical care—and the people who love them deserve exceptional support along the way. We’re a fast-paced, collaborative team committed to creating a low-stress environment for both our patients and our staff.

We’re looking for a dependable and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our clinic family. Whether you already have experience in a veterinary hospital, shelter, or boarding environment or have developed strong animal-handling skills elsewhere, we’re looking for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and make a difference for pets every day.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Consistent four-day workweek
• Competitive pay of $21.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Collaborative, team-oriented hospital culture
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Low-stress approach designed to support patients and team members
• Hands-on opportunities to build your veterinary skills
• Continuing education support
• Employee pet-care discounts
• A team that values reliability, empathy, communication, and helping one another
  
  
  

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Safely and gently restrain dogs and cats for examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during wellness visits, diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked patient-care areas
• Clean, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments
• Care for hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, walking, and monitoring their comfort and behavior
• Observe patients and monitor vital signs as directed by the medical team
• Maintain medical records and enter patient notes accurately
• Prepare medications under veterinarian supervision
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet parents regarding home care, medication schedules, and appointment follow-up
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and fellow support team members to keep the hospital running smoothly
• Help create a safe, low-stress experience for every patient in our care
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in an animal hospital, shelter, or boarding facility is preferred
• Passionate candidates with strong animal-handling skills are also encouraged to apply
• Comfort safely handling animals of different sizes, personalities, and temperaments
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Empathy and compassion for pets and their families
• A positive, team-first mindset
• Willingness to learn and continue developing your veterinary skills
• Comfort standing for extended periods
• Ability to lift approximately 40–50 pounds
• A genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being
  
  
  

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A consistent Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule
• A four-day workweek with Thursdays off
• Hands-on experience supporting wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, and hospitalized patients
• Continuing education support to help strengthen your skills
• Pet-care discounts for your own furry family members
• A collaborative team that values communication and helping one another
• A workplace committed to creating a low-stress environment for patients and staff
  
  
  

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral Bonus Program
  
  
  

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
  
  
  

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
  
  
  

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
  
  
  

At Eagle Glen Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Assistants are an important part of the patient-care team. Your compassion, attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to jump in and help make a meaningful difference for our patients, clients, and teammates every day.

If you’re dependable, enthusiastic, comfortable working with animals, and ready to grow your skills in a collaborative veterinary environment, apply today. We’d love to welcome you to the Eagle Glen Veterinary Clinic family!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Eagle Glen Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our workplace by bringing different perspectives and experiences. That’s why we’re committed to a culture where employees can be their authentic selves, feel a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.