VCA Country Oaks Animal Hospital is adding a Veterinary Assistant to our growing team!

Location : 4636 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95864

Compensation : $ 18 - $ 20 / hr

Schedule : FT 4/10s

As a Veterinary Assistant on the VCA Country Oaks Animal Hospital team, 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 communityLeadership Opportunities and Career Development ProgramsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesFree mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)Referral bonusesMedical, dental & vision insurance for you and your familyLife, long and short-term disability insurance includedPaid parental leavePaid 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 WoofUAssociate 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.

If you are a current associate, you 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!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.