Veterinary Assistant

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

Monarch Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, full-service veterinary hospital located in beautiful Laguna Niguel, California. We are committed to providing high-quality veterinary medicine while fostering a welcoming, supportive, and team-oriented environment where both our patients and teammates can thrive.

Our hospital is home to a collaborative team of experienced veterinarians and support staff who genuinely enjoy working together. We believe in recognizing our teammates, celebrating accomplishments, encouraging professional growth, and creating a positive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

What Makes Monarch Special?

• A Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who value collaboration, communication, and helping one another succeed.

• Quality Patient Care: Be part of a hospital committed to providing excellent veterinary medicine and compassionate care to every patient.

• Professional Growth: Expand your knowledge, develop new skills, and continue growing your career in a supportive learning environment.

• A Positive Workplace Culture: Enjoy a fun, engaging atmosphere where teammates are celebrated through appreciation events, team activities, and holiday celebrations.

• Strong Community Connections: Join an established hospital with lasting relationships and a trusted reputation within the local community.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy convenient weekday hours, shorter Saturday hours, and Sundays off, giving you more time to enjoy life outside of work.

At Monarch Veterinary Hospital, we know that great patient care starts with a great team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about veterinary medicine, values teamwork, and wants to contribute to a hospital where their skills, dedication, and contributions are truly appreciated.

If you are looking for a supportive environment where you can make a difference, continue learning, and feel like a valued member of the team, we would love to meet you!

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.