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Pickens Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

$18 to $22 an hour

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on Oct 1, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Who we are

North Hollywood Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant
Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$18 - $22 per hour
Schedule:
Flexible scheduling with some evening and weekend hours; the hospital is open seven days a week

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You

Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.

Wellness & Peace of Mind

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.

Professional Growth & Recognition

Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate

  • Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.
  • Love Dogs, Cats, and the Idea of Building a Career in Veterinary Medicine?
  • You might be exactly who we’re looking for!
  • Our North Hollywood veterinary hospital is looking for a compassionate, self-motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Whether you already have experience in veterinary medicine or are looking for an opportunity to get started, we’re interested in meeting someone who genuinely loves animals and is ready to contribute to a veterinary team.
  • Previous experience will be considered, but it isn’t necessary for this position. What matters most is bringing compassion, motivation, and a love for dogs and cats to work each day.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

  • A great opportunity to build experience in veterinary medicine
  • Previous veterinary experience is welcome but not required
  • Flexible scheduling in a hospital that is open seven days a week
  • The opportunity to work with both dogs and cats
  • A team environment where you can contribute to patient care
  • Professional development opportunities to support your growth
  • Continuing education support as you develop your veterinary career
  • A role where compassion and a genuine love for animals matter

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll work alongside the veterinary team to help support the care of our canine and feline patients. Your role will focus on contributing wherever needed while helping create a compassionate experience for pets and their owners.

Because the original position description does not specify individual clinical duties, we’re keeping the responsibilities broad rather than adding technical requirements that may not apply. You’ll be expected to:

  • Support the veterinary team with day-to-day patient care
  • Help provide compassionate care for dogs and cats
  • Work collaboratively with fellow team members
  • Contribute to an organized and efficient hospital environment
  • Approach patients with kindness, patience, and compassion
  • Be ready to learn and develop your skills as part of the veterinary team
  • Help support a positive experience for patients and clients

What You’ll Bring

You don’t need years of veterinary experience to be considered. We’re looking for someone who brings the right attitude and a genuine interest in animal care.

You’ll bring

  • A genuine love for dogs and cats
  • A compassionate approach to animal care

A self-motivated attitude

  • A willingness to learn and grow
  • The ability to work as part of a veterinary team
  • Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours
  • Availability for an in-person interview
  • Previous veterinary experience is welcome but not required

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

This is an opportunity to join a veterinary team without needing previous experience to get your foot in the door. If you’re motivated, compassionate, and eager to learn, you’ll have the chance to gain experience while doing work centered around the animals you love.

With flexible scheduling and a hospital that’s open seven days a week, you’ll also have opportunities to work a schedule that includes a variety of shifts while continuing to build your veterinary skills.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

Financial Benefits

A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance

401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program (full-time only)

Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets

Pet discounts on services and products

Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

State veterinary technician license reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

Six paid holidays (full-time only)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re compassionate, self-motivated, love dogs and cats, and are looking for a great opportunity in veterinary medicine, we’d love to hear from you.

Previous veterinary experience is welcome, but it’s not required. Bring your enthusiasm for animals, your willingness to learn, and your desire to be part of a veterinary team—we’ll take it from there.

Ready to get started? Submit your resume for review today! Applicants must be available for an in-person interview.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Apply at Pickens Animal Hospital