Veterinary Technician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Woodland Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we’re looking for a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team!

We are looking for someone with a strong background in patient care and handling who enjoys working closely with clients and their pets. In this role, you will support our doctors and technicians by assisting with patient restraint, setting up for procedures, and keeping the treatment area clean and organized throughout the day.

You will help take radiographs, assist in surgery, draw blood, administer injections, process laboratory samples, and care for hospitalized patients. The ideal candidate is compassionate, attentive to detail, and comfortable in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where teamwork and communication are essential.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position with 8-hour shifts scheduled throughout the week including weekends.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $20-24 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with choice of United Healthcare or Kaiser Permanente
• Life insurance, disability, and 401k options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary assistant or kennel assistant experience in a clinical setting
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Gentle handling and restraint
  • Venipuncture and sample collection
  • Administering SQ injections

About us:

Woodland Veterinary Hospital has been caring for pets and the people who love them for more than 50 years. What began as a small clinic in 1975 has grown into a trusted, full-service veterinary hospital serving Woodland and the surrounding communities.

Today, our 11,000-square-foot campus is home to a collaborative team of 9 veterinarians and over 40 veterinary support professionals, all dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care. From wellness visits to urgent care and boarding, we’re proud to offer a wide range of services in one place, including access to advanced diagnostics and board-certified specialists.

While we’ve grown over the years, our mission has stayed the same: to treat every pet like family and build lasting relationships with the clients we serve. We’re proud of our deep roots in the community and the legacy of care we continue to build every day.

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*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.