Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals•Santa Rosa, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Windsor Animal Hospital is seeking to add a Veterinary Assistant to our amazing team! 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: Maintaining medical records. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients. Filling prescriptions. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging. Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.
Requirements
- Supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining medical records
- Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients
- Filling prescriptions
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
- Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets
Benefits
- Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
- Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
- 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
- Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
- Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
- Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
- Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
- Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
- 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.
- Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
- Competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
