Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in animal care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time position offers an opportunity to create a positive environment for both pets and their owners. Your role will involve providing compassionate care, maintaining medical records, and assisting with surgical preparations. With a focus on delivering exceptional client experiences, this role is perfect for those passionate about animal welfare. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and generous employee pet discounts, while making a real difference in the lives of companion animals.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Pet Care Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing compassionate care to animals.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and perform lab work.

Responsibilities

• Support Doctors and Technicians in a low-stress environment.
• Prepare surgical equipment and assist in diagnostics.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Laboratory Work

Diagnostic Imaging

Medical Records Maintenance

Surgical Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

Join Our Hospital!

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like tight-knit, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Contra Costa Animal Hospital in Moraga, CAis seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind general practice!

Location: 1025 Country Club Dr, Moraga, CA 94556

Hospital Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm, closed Saturday and Sundays to the public, but open for staff to work the boarding facility.

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.
In this position, you will support our Doctors and the Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Preparing surgical equipment, suites and surgical patients.

Position is full time, Monday-Friday 9 am – 6 pm.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $22 to $30/hour

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page atvcacareers.com.

Apply today!

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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