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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency | 4026, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jun 2025
💰 $70,000/yr($50,000/yr$70,000/yr)

About the role

East Bay Veterinary Emergency is looking to expand its team with a Veterinary Assistant 

Location1312 Sunset Dr. Antioch, CA 94509

East Bay Veterinary Emergency is a multi-doctor practice proudly serving the Antioch! We’re a team dedicated to exceptional patient care, client education, and a collaborative, service-driven environment. We’re seeking a like-minded individual who values teamwork, communication, and the well-being of our patients.


Compensation: $ 25 - $ 35 / hr depending on experience and skill sets

Schedule : Swing 4/10's

THE POSITION:

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Provide quality patient care while maintaining a Fear Free © approach
  • Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc.
  • Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep
  • Prioritize tasks and change when needed
  • Surgical instrument cleaning/packing and surgical suite prep and clean
  • Stocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and ORs
  • Process laboratory samples
  • Run in hospital blood work panels
  • Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks
  • Keep accurate records and logs 

 Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team! 

  • Leadership opportunities 

  • Career development programs 

  • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities 

  • Pet care discounts (40-100%)

  • Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health) 

  • Referral bonuses 

  • Competitive wage 

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance 

  • Life, long and short term disability insurance 

  • Paid parental leave 

  • Paid vacation and sick time 

  • Plus more!

It's time to apply 

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! 

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.

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