Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health

Full Healthcare

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

CE allowance

VTNE sponsorships

Vaccination/QA perks

Job summary

VCA San Carlos Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at 360 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070. The position offers competitive pay between $19.10 and $28.66 per hour and a full-time alt work week schedule.

We provide a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer contributions, paid time off, CE allowances, and career development opportunities through VCA Next and VTNE sponsorships.

Job description

VCA San Carlos Animal Hospital is adding an experienced Veterinary Assistant to our team.

Location : 360 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070

Compensation : $ 19.10 - $ 28.66 / hr

Schedule : FT alt work week

Why join the VCA San Carlos Animal Hospital team :

Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.


• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.


• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.


• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-


• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.


• Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.


• Education: 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.


• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.


• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.


• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.


• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.


• Retirement: 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.

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