VCA Animal Hospitals·Sacramento, California
Responsible for the general upkeep of the facility and providing basic nursing care to patients. Supports the veterinary team by maintaining a clean, low-stress environment and managing medical supplies.
$18-20/hr
Department: Technician Assistant (Swing Shift) VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a well-established, AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency & general practice in Sacramento, California. We are seeking a highly motivated full-time energetic Swing Technician Assistant to join our team! At VCA, we know that we couldn’t have grown into the company we are today without all of our hardworking, talented employees! We value all our employees and we want you to stick around! Career growth and professional development is important, so we want to provide you with opportunities to take on new and exciting roles within VCA! The Technician Assistant is responsible for the up keep of the facility and for assisting the team with basic patient care. In this position you will be supporting the team by creating a clean, positive, low-stress atmosphere. The position is responsible for basic nursing care, general hospital maintenance, stocking medical supplies, sanitizing, laundry, and various other tasks that assist the team to uphold the high standards of patient care.
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Available to work swing shifts: 2pm-10:30pm or 4pm-12:30am Have an interest in gaining veterinary experience Ability to work in a highly collaborative fast paced environment while showing compassion to the animals in our care A strong work ethic with the ability to independently perform daily duties on a consistent basis and to take initiative to keep our facility clean Can work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings A positive and professional attitude with a friendly demeanor towards animals and people Working efficiently while remaining calm in stressful situations Attention to detail and organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to be self-directed in their daily tasks Why You Should Consider Us At VCA Mueller, we can offer an exiting and challenging work environment that gives a sense of purpose.
Your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!
This full time position pays $18 per hour depending on experience. Come join our team if you're motivated, detail-oriented, and open to working a mid-shift schedule with flexibility to support our emergency after-hours service. 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.
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 must be available for swing shifts, including evenings and weekends, and possess a strong work ethic. An interest in veterinary experience and the ability to remain calm in fast-paced, stressful situations are required.
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