Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

VETERINARY ASSISTANT (Urgent Care & Emergency)

✅ Wage Range: $21.00 - $25.00 /hr.

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your skills are a launchpad, not a ceiling!

Our Investment in You

✅ 3 weeks PTO + floating holiday hours

✅ Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends

✅ Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases

✅ Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

✅ 401(k) with 5% company match

✅ 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine

✅ Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)

✅ Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

A Look Inside Church Ranch Veterinary Center

We are a well-established, full-service small animal hospital with a legacy of excellence in Westminster. Our state-of-the-art facility features eight dedicated DVMs and a passionate support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house IDEXX laboratory and diagnostic ultrasonography.

Your Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be encouraged to work at the top of your skill level and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.

You will primarily utilize your skills in:

• •Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• •Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.

Growth & Schedule

• •Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build you a ladder, not a ceiling.
• •Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

Ready to grow with a team that truly uses and values credentialed technicians? Apply with us today!!

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At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?