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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Half Moon Bay, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Half Moon Bay Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time position. The role is scheduled five days per week and is based at 645 Correas St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Compensation is $20–$32 per hour. The posting does not provide specific duties or required qualifications beyond experience as a Veterinary Assistant. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, paid leave, retirement savings, insurance, professional and educational resources, pet care discounts, and development opportunities. The job description states that the position description describes the general nature and level of work and is not a complete list 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 resources 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.
  • Fertility benefits.
  • Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
  • 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.
  • Access to technology and programs that encourage innovation, 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 a free Plumb’s subscription.
  • Leadership development and mentorship programs.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
  • 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage.
  • Employer-paid life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
  • Pet care discounts and VIP programs.
  • Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

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