Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Vetcor•Petaluma, CA

5d•$18 - $28

About The Position

Central Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Assistant! Position Details Role: Veterinary Technician or Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $18 – $28 per hour Schedule: Four ten-hour shifts, no weekends Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Do you greet dogs before people? Do paw prints feel like a second language? Then keep reading — you might be exactly who we’re looking for. We’re seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our team. This role is best suited for someone who already has hands-on veterinary experience and is ready to confidently support patient care and the medical team. Why Join Us? Award-Winning Care – Voted Best Veterinarian by the Petaluma community AAHA Accredited – High standards, thoughtful medicine, and best practices Supportive Team Culture – Great coworkers, steady workflows, and yes… snacks, coffee, ice cream, and lunch parties What You’ll Be Doing Assisting with exams and patient care (including safe, gentle restraint) Administering medications and fluids Venipuncture and in-house lab support Educating and updating clients with professionalism and compassion Supporting your teammates and contributing to a positive work environment What We’re Looking For Full-time availability (40 hours/week; 4 ten-hour shifts) Minimum of 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required Comfortable in a clinical setting and able to work efficiently Detail-oriented, dependable, and team-focused (No weekends, no late nights — truly) Perks & Benefits Career mentoring and continuing education support No overnights, major holidays, or Saturday shifts Daily access to very cute animals Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service) Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! Think you're the veterinary technician or assistant we're looking for? Apply today! Learn more about us at CentralAnimalHosp.com Let’s do great work — and take excellent care of our patients together! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Central Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Requirements

Full-time availability (40 hours/week; 4 ten-hour shifts)
Minimum of 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required
Comfortable in a clinical setting and able to work efficiently
Detail-oriented, dependable, and team-focused (No weekends, no late nights — truly)

Responsibilities

Assisting with exams and patient care (including safe, gentle restraint)
Administering medications and fluids
Venipuncture and in-house lab support
Educating and updating clients with professionalism and compassion
Supporting your teammates and contributing to a positive work environment

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Career mentoring and continuing education support
No overnights, major holidays, or Saturday shifts
Daily access to very cute animals
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Professional development opportunities
Employee discount program