At High Desert Animal Care Hospital, we provide state of the art care with old fashioned values! Our hospital is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where we support one another and strive to provide the highest quality care possible! We’re proud to be able to offer our community pet wellness care, daytime urgent & emergency care, dentistry, a full in-house diagnostics laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, a complete surgical suite & more! We offer electronic medical records for the most comprehensive and efficient patient care possible. Our staff is made up of friendly, caring, well trained professionals, many of whom have been working at the practice for many years. 

Our Palmdale and Antelope Valley veterinarian office is very easy to get to and is about an hour outside of Hollywood, CA. The city offers residents a sparse suburban feel with plenty of restaurants, parks & great neighborhoods to enjoy! It's home to the US Air Force testing center. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors by visiting Antelope Valley, Poppy Reserve, ascending San Gabriel Mountains, or skiing Mountain High.

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 2-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are required! 
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Pay range: $19 - $22/hr depending on skills and experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees  
• Paid Bereavement Program  
• Paid Parental Leave Program   
• Competitive Compensation   
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) 
• Tuition Assistance Program  
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster  
• Career Development Opportunities  
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!  
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)  
• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.