Veterinary Assistant Job in La Quinta, CA
Job title from VCA Animal Hospitals: Veterinary Assistant
Source: VCA Animal Hospitals job site (www.vcacareers.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 27, 2026.
How the pay compares
This job pays USD 7.63 an hour more than the typical USD 21.38 an hour for veterinary assistant jobs in California (65 jobs that list the pay).
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About VCA Animal Hospitals here
Typical pay at VCA Animal Hospitals in California: USD 22.00 an hour (20 jobs that list the pay).
Job description from VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant with a strong work ethic, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and exceptional client service. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment where they can remain detail-oriented.
Location: 78-267 CA-111, La Quinta, CA 92253
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
Salary: $28-$30/hour, depending on qualifications and skills
Why We Want You
As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:
- Patient Handling
- Assisting in Patient Treatments
- Client education and care
- Support for the client service team
- Equipment Maintenance
VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
Apply Today!
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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 vcacareers.com
Apply on the VCA Animal Hospitals site
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