Technician Assistant

Technician AssistantCompensation: $18/hrDepartment: Technician AssistantVCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a well-established, AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency & general practice in Sacramento, California. We are seeking a highly motivated full-time energetic Technician Assistant to join our team!At VCA, we know that we couldn't have grown into the company we are today without all of our hardworking, talented employees! We value all our employees and we want you to stick around! Career growth and professional development is important, so we want to provide you with opportunities to take on new and exciting roles within VCA!The Technician Assistant is responsible for the up keep of the facility and for assisting the team with basic patient care. In this position you will be supporting the team by creating a clean, positive, low-stress atmosphere. The position is responsible for surgical instrument sterilization, operating room cleaning and preparation, assisting with surgical preparation of the patient, the cleanliness of the hospital and animal kennels, basic nursing care, general hospital maintenance, stocking medical and surgical supplies, sanitizing, laundry, and various other tasks that assist the team to uphold the high standards of patient care.The Ideal Candidate:Have an interest in gaining veterinary experienceAbility to work in a highly collaborative fast paced environment while showing compassion to the animals in our careA strong work ethic with the ability to independently perform daily duties on a consistent basis and to take initiative to keep our facility cleanCan work a flexible schedule including weekends and eveningsA positive and professional attitude with a friendly demeanor towards animals and peopleWorking efficiently while remaining calm in stressful situationsAttention to detail and organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to be self-directed in their daily tasksWhy You Should Consider Us At VCA Mueller, we can offer an exiting and challenging work environment that gives a sense of purpose.• Your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!• This full time position pays $18 per hour depending on experience.Come join our team if you're motivated, detail-oriented, and open to working a mid-shift schedule with flexibility to support our emergency after-hours service.