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Full Time Large Animal Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Veterinary Assistant

Redlands, CA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their ... If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal ...

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How much do full time large animal veterinary assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time large animal veterinary assistant in Riverside, CA is $17.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $19.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Large Animal Veterinary Assistant vs Equine Veterinary Technician?

AspectFull Time Large Animal Veterinary AssistantEquine Veterinary Technician
CredentialsNone required, on-the-job training often providedCertification or licensing often preferred or required
Work EnvironmentFarms, clinics, outdoor settings, handling large animalsEquine clinics, hospitals, outdoor and indoor settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with animal handling, cleaning, basic carePerforming medical procedures, assisting veterinarians, patient care

Full Time Large Animal Veterinary Assistants typically focus on supporting veterinarians with basic tasks and animal handling in outdoor or farm environments, often without formal certification. Equine Veterinary Technicians have more specialized training, perform medical procedures, and often work in clinics or hospitals. Both roles are essential in large animal care but differ in qualifications and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Large Animal Veterinary Assistant job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,411 per year, or $18 per hour.

Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals

Murrieta, CA

$20 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in patient treatments and handle patients during surgical procedures.

  • Support the client service team and provide client education and care.

  • Maintain equipment and support the overall surgical team in the veterinary setting.

VCA Animal Hospitals rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 660 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 52 rated veterinary

Job description

At VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta, we want you to be fulfilled in your role as a Veterinary Assistant in Surgery, and each person's individual skill set, personality, and career goals are highly valued.

Location: 39809 Avenida Acacias, Suite E, Murrieta, CA 92563

Salary: $20 to $23per hour

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 4 hours, 10-hour work week

We focus on delivering specialized, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat, and enhance the quality of life of our patients. This is what we call Special Care from the Heart.

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

  • Patient Handling

  • Assisting in Patient Treatments

  • Client education and care

  • Support for the client service team

  • Equipment Maintenance

Why Join The VCA Family?

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.


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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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