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Veterinary Tech Assistant

Cottonwood Animal Hospital
Los Alamitos, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Join Our Close-Knit Team in North Orange County!
Starting at $22 /hour (commensurate with experience)

We’re a busy, independently owned companion animal hospital that truly feels like family. Our clients have been with us for years, and we’re known for going above and beyond for both pets and their people. We’re looking for an experienced, kind-hearted Tech assistant who loves what they do and wants to make a real difference every single day.

What You’ll Do (and why you’ll love it here):

  • Provide top-notch, compassionate care alongside doctors who value your input
  • Use your skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, blood draws, radiology, and patient restraint
  • Build lasting relationships with clients who treat us (and you!) like family
  • Work with modern tools: Cornerstone software, Idexx in-house lab, digital full-body & dental radiography

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has solid technical skills - comfortable with blood draws and IVC placement
  • Genuinely enjoys educating and comforting clients
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks with a smile
  • Brings positive energy and is a true team player
  • Can comfortably lift 40 lbs and spend time on their feet

What We Offer:

  • Starting pay from $22/hour, higher for the right experience
  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • Uniform allowance
  • Supportive, drama-free team that celebrates wins together
  • Consistent schedule and a hospital that closes on major holidays
  • Room to grow — many of our techs have moved into lead roles or full-time

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to join a practice where your skills and personality are truly appreciated, we can’t wait to meet you!

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

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