Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Sacramento (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary organization as a Veterinary Assistant, where you will support doctors and technicians in providing high-quality care for pets. This role involves maintaining medical records, preparing surgical patients, and ensuring a positive atmosphere for clients and pets. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, you will grow professionally while making a difference in animal care.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Job description

Join to apply for the Veterinary Assistant role at VCA Animal Hospitals.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will believe in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients. Responsibilities include:

1. Maintaining medical records.
2. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
3. Filling prescriptions.
4. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
5. Providing compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will gain exposure to a diverse caseload, utilize advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and access the expertise of over 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.

We offer competitive pay starting at $17.50-$22.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation (for F/T employees), 401(k), pet care discounts, and more. This position requires working every Saturday.

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site via Workday.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For more details, see our EEO statement at vcacareers.com.