Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Corona, CA

A Veterinary Assistant plays an integral role in the veterinary industry by providing essential support to Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks including maintaining medical records, cleaning and sanitizing animal cages, providing post-operative care, preparing samples for laboratory examinations, feeding and bathing animals, and assisting during patient examinations. Veterinarian Assistants often communicate with pet owners, so strong interpersonal and communication skills are paramount. Knowledge of animal behavior and medical terminology is also vital.

Before becoming a Veterinary Assistant, a person could have roles such as an Animal Caretaker, Pet Groomer, or Kennel Attendant. These roles provide valuable experience in handling and caring for animals. It's not mandatory, but advantageous to have a certificate or diploma in Veterinary Assistance. These programs usually cover anatomy, animal behavior, and veterinary office practices, and are typically completed in a year or less. A certification like the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) designation is recognized by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), and can enhance employment prospects.

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General Practice Veterinary Assistant

  • Fountain Valley, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview : The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients...

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Tustin is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant....

Veterinary Assistant (PT)

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (21 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (21 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Veterinary Assistants play an integral role in the care of the patients, clients, and referring veterinarians of CVCA....

Veterinary Assistant

  • Newport Beach, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of two years' experience as a veterinary assistant in an animal care facility. We are open Mon-Fri, 7am-5:30pm, Sat 7am-1pm....

Assistant Nurse Manager - CVT Surgical Telemetry/Burn ICU - FT, Evening/Nights University of California Irvine Health

  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Assistant Nurse Manager - CVT Surgical Telemetry/Burn ICU - FT, Evening/Nights Req ID: 99647 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: CVT Surgical Telemetry Position Type:...

Telemetry Monitor Technician- CVT Surgical Telemetry- F/T, Night Shift University of California Irvine Health

  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Telemetry Monitor Technician- CVT Surgical Telemetry- F/T, Night Shift Req ID: 104158 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: CVT Surgical Telemetry Position Type: Full...

Cvmc - Cvt W/Scrub

  • Chino, CA (7 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chino, CA (7 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Position number : Administrative | Other Area(s) Specialty/ Unit Type : Admin | Other Area(s) Shift posted for job : Hours Shifts Needed: Days Location - City: Chino and State: CA Duration - 13...

Veterinary Assistant

  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Every teammate - from veterinary assistants and technicians to receptionists and hospital managers - plays a vital role in our success....

Veterinary Assistant

  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 19 days ago

catheterization, comfortable administering IV/IM/SQ injections Able to provide fluid therapy and drug calculations Experienced in animal handling and restraint Obtain, run and process diagnostic test...

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

  • Grand Terrace, CA (18 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Grand Terrace, CA (18 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Key Responsibilities Assist veterinarians and RVT's with emergency procedures and patient care Perform blood draws, place IV catheters, administer medications and treatments Monitor patients under anesthesia...

Animal Care Assistant - Urgent Care

  • Pomona, CA (16 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (16 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Animal Care Assistant - Urgent Care Posting Number: S01608 Campus: Department: 1715-WesternU Pet Health Center Classification Pay Scale In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences...

Veterinary Assistant - Cardiology

  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

At VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Cardiology Team....

Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine

  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

At VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine Team....

Veterinary Assistant - Late Swing or Overnight

  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tustin, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

At VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Team....

Veterinary Assistant - Emergency (Swing Shift)

  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Now Hiring: ER Veterinary Assistant (Swing Shift) Location: Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County Mission Viejo, CA Hours: Full-Time | Swing Shift | Weekends & Holidays Included Pay: $25$27/hr +...

Demographic Data for Corona, CA

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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Corona, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Veterinary Assistants in Corona, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
25.9%
Associate's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
1.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in Corona, CA
Less than 1 year
43.4%
None
35.2%
4-6 years
9.7%
2-4 years
8.8%
1-2 years
2.9%


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