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Hours Full-time
Location San Diego, California

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Job Description
Benefits/Perks
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Fun Working Environment
  • Interact with Pets

Job Summary
Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital is a Veterinary practice, located in beautiful Carmel Valley. We are searching for a qualified candidate to fill a Full-time veterinary assistant or technician.  This position requires an outgoing, enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate, and dependable person with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.   We are a small animal exclusive practice that is growing fast. Come work in a healthy and happy work environment with room to grow, at every level.  A minimum of 2 years of professional Veterinary experience required. If you possess these qualities and are looking for a long-term commitment, we look forward to meeting you. We are a paperless practice, therefore a working knowledge of Cornerstone is ideal, but not required.   Wage based on experience.  Visit us at our website at www.highlandsranchanimalhospital.com  to see what we are all about! Contact/send resume to Jessica Eastwood at jessica.eastwood@highlandsranchanimalhospital.com  

Our clinic hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We are closed on the weekends and observed Holidays. 

Responsibilities 
  • Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic
  • Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history
  • Take vital signs and acquire blood samples
  • Assist with surgeries and monitor animals after surgery
  • Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients
  • Keep accurate patient records
Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role
  • Knowledge of animal care and handling
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
  • Patience and a love for animals

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Posting ID: 1299285908 Posted: 2026-10-01 Job Title: Veterinary Technician Assistant