Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support a dynamic team. In this role, you'll be pivotal in ensuring a low-stress environment for both pets and their owners, while performing essential tasks such as maintaining medical records, preparing surgical suites, and providing compassionate care. With access to advanced imaging and monitoring tools, you'll enhance your skills and explore exciting career opportunities in a supportive atmosphere. Join a passionate team committed to high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of animals and their families.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine and patient care is essential.
• Ability to maintain medical records and prepare surgical patients.

Responsibilities

• Support Doctors and Technicians by creating a positive atmosphere.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging for patients.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Laboratory Work

Diagnostic Imaging

Compassionate Care

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Imaging Tools

Monitoring Tools

Job description

The successful candidate will be a believer 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 be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

1. Able to work Sunday's.
2. Maintaining medical records.
3. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
4. Filling prescriptions.
5. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
6. Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA Lawrence, our passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more! $20-$30 based on experience.

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.

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.