Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Sequoia Valley Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Located in Santa Rosa, our AAHA-accredited hospital is committed to providing exceptional medical care for pets while creating a positive, supportive experience for their owners. Our veterinarians, technicians, and dedicated support staff are highly trained and stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, ensuring every patient receives outstanding preventive and therapeutic care. If you're passionate about animal health, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medical recordkeeping
Nice To Haves
- Seasoned Veterinary Assistant
- Technician in training
Responsibilities
- Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge in compassionate patient care.
- Client education and care.
- Pharmacy and medication administration.
- Lab sample collection and processing.
- Diagnostic imaging.
- Medical recordkeeping.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- A variety of additional coverage options
- Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
- Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
- Access to Headspace app
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- Gender affirmation services
- Growing network of onsite social workers
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets
- A variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
- Internal CE and development opportunities
- Free NAVTA membership
- Access to VetFolio
- Access to Plumbs App
- Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
