VCA Animal Hospitals·Sacramento, California
The role involves working as part of the pharmacy team at a veterinary referral center. Responsibilities include supporting pharmacy operations to ensure high-quality medical care for pets.
VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center is adding an experienced Veterinary Assistant to our pharmacy team.
Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
Latest
Tech &
Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
Leadership development and mentorship programs.
401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
Full
Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Pet
Care
Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Advisory
Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
Legal
Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Transfer
Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. 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.
The candidate must be an experienced Veterinary Assistant. No specific degree is listed, but experience in a veterinary pharmacy setting is required.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.