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Full Time Large Animal Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$20 - $29/hr

... counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. • Administers ... Paid Time Off is available for full-time employees. Position includes medical, dental and vision ...

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

As of Sep 3, 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 Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals

Mission Viejo, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

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

VCA Olympiad Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant!
Location: 23032 Alicia Pkwy, Suite A, Mission Viejo, CA
Salary: $ 23 - $ 26 / hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday, with rotating Saturdays
Are you looking to be part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If you are looking to work with animals and amazing people, improve upon existing skills or build new ones, and you believe you can thrive in a fast-paced and exciting environment, we'd appreciate the opportunity to get to know you and see if we're a good fit for you.
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!
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical preparation and assisting
  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Laboratory work
  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter placement
  • Pharmacy
  • Patient recovery
  • Client Communication
  • Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their beloved pets.
Why VCA Olympiad?
VCA hospitals are former private practices that retain the spirit that made them successful. We provide opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA charities. You receive access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
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 atvcacareers.com
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If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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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