Technician Assistant
About The Position
VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center (SVRC) is seeking a Technician Assistant to support our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, compassionate, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced emergency environment. VCA SVRC is a leading specialty and emergency hospital offering hands‑on experience in emergency medicine, strong team support, and opportunities for growth within the veterinary field. The pay range for this position is $17.50 to $18.50 per hour. Compensation is based on experience, skillset and education. 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. 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18 years old
- Strong communication skills and a professional, team‑focused attitude
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
- Reliable attendance and dependable transportation
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain active throughout long shifts
Responsibilities
- Assist technicians and doctors with patient restraint, treatments, procedures, and hospitalized patient care
- Walk stable patients and report changes to the medical team
- Clean and disinfect cages, treatment areas, and procedure spaces
- Stock supplies, maintain laundry flow, and support overall department organization
- Assist with radiographs, lab testing, surgical prep, and clean‑up once trained
- Follow hospital safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
