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 DoSafely 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-upWork 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
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
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 OffFree/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, 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.