Veterinary Assistant - Ortega Animal Care Center
Company: Destination Pet LLC
Location: San Juan Capistrano
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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! We are seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team at
Ortega Animal Care Center! REPORTS TO: Practice Manager PERKS: PT
Health insurance, PT mental Health, PT telehealth. PAY: $18-23/hour
DOE. The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people
oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to
detail, effective at oral and written communication, and
demonstrates strong technical skills. CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include
but are not limited to): Ensuring that clients and pets feel
welcome and comfortable. Assisting veterinarians to provide
compassionate nursing care. Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing
surgical instruments and equipment. Maintaining accurate medical
records. Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and
explaining prescription directions. Assisting receptionists with
check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
Performing various laboratory tests. Keeping our facilities clean
and well maintained. Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Expertise & Experience: 1 years of clinic experience
as a veterinary assistant. High school diploma. Based on the
requirements of this position, all applicants must be 18 years or
older. Physical: Must be able to work evenings, weekends and
holidays. Must frequently lift 40 pounds. Must be able to stand,
walk and climb stairs frequently. Must be able to work on computer
system and work multi-line telephone. Must be able to handle dogs
on leashes. Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to
disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical
examinations. Other Duties Assigned Destination Pet LLC affords
equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or
any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and
application process accessible to all users and applicants. In
doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable
accommodation or assistance completing the application process,
please contact a member of our recruitment team. 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?
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