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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals·Santa Rosa, California

$19 - $22/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago
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Veterinary Assistant · $19 - $22/hr

How this role compares

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  • 26 similar openings in the Santa Rosa area · median $56,000

About the role

Provide compassionate medical care to pets and maintain a low-stress environment for clients and patients. Responsibilities include medication administration, lab processing, diagnostic imaging, and detailed medical recordkeeping.

VCA Sequoia Valley Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 604 Elsa Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Compensation: The pay range for this position is $19-$22/hr About Us Join the compassionate team at VCA Sequoia Valley Animal Hospital, where our mission is to help pets live long, healthy, and happy lives.

Located in Santa Rosa, our AAHA-accredited hospital is committed to providing exceptional medical care for pets while creating a positive, supportive experience for their owners.

Our veterinarians, technicians, and dedicated support staff are highly trained and stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, ensuring every patient receives outstanding preventive and therapeutic care.

If you're passionate about animal health, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them, we'd love to hear from you.

Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Advancement and leadership opportunities Internal CE and development opportunities Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more Health & Well Being Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program Access to Headspace app Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay Paid parental leave Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services Growing network of onsite social workers Other Perks Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match Referral bonus opportunities Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication 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: Compassionate patient care Client education and care Pharmacy and medication administration Lab sample collection and processing Diagnostic imaging Medical recordkeeping Interested?

Apply!

We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site.

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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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

The candidate should be an experienced Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training. They must be passionate about animal health and capable of delivering an outstanding client experience.

  • Medication Administration
  • Client Education
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Lab Sample Collection
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Pharmacy Management
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Lab Sample Processing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$19 - $22/hr
Location
Santa Rosa, California
Posted
Jun 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty...

IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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California veterinary assistant demand remains steady

Veterinary assistants in California are commonly needed to support clinical workflows, client education, and hospital safety in busy animal care settings. Competition can be strong because employers often look for dependable hands-on experience, strong communication, and the ability to work efficiently with patients and pet owners. Review the summarized requirements and benefits carefully, then compare them with your own experience before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized job details help save research time by pulling the key points from the original posting.

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