Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Wanted for VCA Eye Clinic for Animals Location: 5610 Kearny Mesa Rd # A, San Diego, CA 92111 We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our ophthalmology team. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen + No Nights, No Holidays, and No Weekends + Schedule: 7:30-6pm 4x10hrs shifts or 5x8hr shifts + Compensation: $18 - $25 / hr., depending on your experience and years in the profession Benefits: + Medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), and more + Up to 75% Employee pet discount + 25% 401k match up to 6% of annual salary + Hospital Wellness Program + Free CE opportunities In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include: u2022 Maintaining medical records. u2022 Preparing the surgical suite and surgical patients. u2022 Filling prescriptions. u2022 Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging. u2022 Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for our patients. Why We Need You As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentu2014by delivering an outstanding client experienceu2014so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals. Why You Should Consider Us At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. u2022 You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. u2022 You will sharpen your skillsu2014and even learn some new techniquesu2014and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs. The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.co (m If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at

Created: 2026-01-30