Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness program

Referral bonuses

Career development

Job summary

VCA Animal Care Clinic in San Pablo, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, restraint, and routine tasks in a fast-paced clinic.

This part-time relief position offers hourly pay from $22 to $38, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), and pet discounts. Join our team to help maintain a Fear Free approach, keep records, and assist in the surgical suite and labs.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to restrain animals safely during exams and procedures.
• Excellent record-keeping and organization skills.
• Knowledge of Fear Free handling is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care with Fear Free approach.
• Restrain patients during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep.
• Stock exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Process laboratory samples and run in-hospital blood work.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with tasks.
• Keep accurate logs and records.

Skills

Patient care

Fear Free

Animal handling

Surgical prep

Record keeping

Lab sample processing

Team support

Clinic upkeep

Job description

VCA Animal Care Clinic is adding to our team another Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 3340 K San Pablo Dam Rd., San Pablo, Ca.

Compensation: $ 22 - $ 38 / hr

Schedule: Relief/Part Time

THE POSITION

We want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free © approach
• Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep
• Prioritize tasks and change when needed
• Surgical instrument cleaning/packing and surgical suite prep and clean
• Stocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and ORs
• Process laboratory samples
• Run in hospital blood work panels
• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks
• Keep accurate records and logs

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team!

• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Pet care discounts (40-100%)
• Freementalwellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Plus more!

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

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