Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Noah's Ark Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its team. The position is located at 160 N Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA 93110, and is full-time, Monday through Friday. Compensation is $17–$25 per hour. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting associates’ health, well-being, and professional development. The posting notes that this position description describes the general nature and level of work and is not a complete inventory of duties or qualifications. Management may revise the description or assign other tasks as circumstances change.
Requirements
- Experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
Benefits
- Mental health support through Lyra, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA/FSA options and fertility benefits.
- Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
- 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 prep courses.
- Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, plus VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
- Free NAVTA membership and a free Plumb’s subscription.
- Leadership development and mentorship programs.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
- Employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
