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Veterinary Assistant

$21 - $30 per hour

VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant Position at VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital

VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital Team is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 4501 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609

Compensation: $21 - $30 / hr

Schedule: 4 x 10 hour days

VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistants to join the team at AAHA 7-Doctor GP and exotics practice in Oakland, CA! We see all mammals, including rabbits. Looking to expand your skills? Come see if our team is a good fit for you! In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Duties will include:

  • Maintaining medical records.
  • Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
  • Filling prescriptions.
  • Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
  • Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Benefits of joining VCA:

  • Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
  • Leadership Opportunities and Career Development Programs
  • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
  • Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
  • Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
  • 401(k) with corporate match
  • Pet care discounts (40-100%)
  • Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
  • Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
  • Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
  • Plus so much more!

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a hospital that feels like home, apply today and let's create something paws-itively amazing together!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

VCA Animal Hospitals
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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