VCA PetCare West is adding an experienced Veterinary Assistant to our busy team.
Location : 1370 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Compensation : $ 22 - $ 26 / hr
Schedule : FT evenings and closing shifts
Why join the VCA PetCare West Team :
Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.
- Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
- Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
- Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-
- Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
- Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
- Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
- Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
- Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
- Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
- Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
- Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
- Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
- Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
- Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
- Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
- Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Our hospital is a collaborative, patient‑focused general practice with the unique ability to provide daily urgent care services. This allows our team to develop meaningful, long‑term client relationships while also delivering timely, high‑quality care for urgent and same‑day needs. We are open extended hours and weekends to better support busy clients, and evening coverage plays a critical role in the care we provide.
Our culture is built on teamwork, adaptability, and mutual support. We value team members who communicate clearly, think proactively, and take pride in caring for patients during our busiest and most impactful hours. What sets us apart is our ability to balance comprehensive GP medicine with the fast‑paced, problem‑solving nature of urgent care—especially during evening hours when clients rely on us the most.
We offer flexible scheduling, including regular evening and weekend shifts, and strive to create schedules that support both hospital needs and work‑life balance. Evening coverage is a vital part of our hospital’s success, supporting end‑of‑day appointments and urgent care cases. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy hands‑on patient care, and take satisfaction in supporting clients outside of traditional business hours.
We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!
At VCA animal hospitals, we are looking to add (full time or part time) team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Suggested specific, departmental, practice skills and/or type of environment or character of the practice
Why Join the VCA Petcare West Veterinary Hospital?
We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. We want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
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.