VCA Animal Hospitals·Santa Rosa, California
Provide high-quality medical support within a collaborative general, specialty, and emergency veterinary practice. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists and clinicians to handle a large primary and emergency caseload.
Veterinary Technician Assistant Wanted!!
VCA PetCare East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our awesome, fun-loving team in beautiful Sonoma County, California.
We are searching for someone who can integrate into a collaborative hospital that provides the highest quality of medicine while maintaining our focus on work-life balance.
VCA PetCare is a general, specialty and emergency practice located in Santa Rosa which is part of Sonoma County.
The hospital itself is state-of-the-art, equipped with new endoscopic and laparoscopic capabilities, brand new GE ultrasound, 64-slice CT, and DR, and you would be joining an amazing team that consists of an Internist, Surgeons, an Oncologist, as well as experienced general practitioners and emergency clinicians to handle our large primary and emergency caseload.
Our technical staff comprises a high ratio of experienced RVTs as well as experienced veterinary assistants.
You will practice high-quality medicine, possess excellent communications skills, and be service oriented.
PetCare values its family like culture and places an emphasis on teamwork and collegiality.
Click the link below to watch a short video about our hospital and culture. https://vimeo.com/530918340/1b8df05957 Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and 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 Wage Range: $19-$20/hr Interested?
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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.
Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a service-oriented mindset. Ability to integrate into a team-focused environment and provide high-quality veterinary assistance is required.
Market context
In California, emergency veterinary assistant roles are typically competitive because clinics need candidates who can communicate clearly, stay calm in fast-paced settings, and work smoothly within a team. This role centers on service-oriented support during urgent cases, and the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, review the hospital’s emergency workflow and be ready to give a brief example of teamwork under pressure.
