Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Santa Clara, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Vets and Pets Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its team in Santa Clara, California. The position is scheduled for four 8-hour shifts per week. The description notes that it outlines the general nature and level of work and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties or qualifications. Management may revise the description or assign other tasks as circumstances change. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Experience as a Veterinary Assistant.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA/FSA options and fertility benefits.
Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
Continuing education allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, plus access to WOOF University® RACE-approved courses.
Opportunities to work with new technology and innovation programs, including VCA Next.
Penn Foster and VTNE test-prep sponsorships and VTNE preparation courses.
Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, plus VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
Free NAVTA membership and Plumb’s subscription.
Leadership development and mentorship programs.
401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.