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VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061

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VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz is searching for a Veterinary Assistant passionate about patient care and dedicated to providing excellent client service.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care — with the expertise and technical know‑how to make them happen.

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

Responsibilities

Maintain medical records, obtain patient vital signs, and scribe patient histories.

Perform outpatient wellness services such as vaccines, deworming treatments, parasite preventions, light grooming; prepare the surgical suite and surgical patients.

Fill prescriptions and recommend appropriate hospital programs for wellness plans and prescription delivery services.

Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

Provide compassionate care and a home‑away‑from‑home for boarded, grooming, and hospitalized pets.

Compensation ranges from $20.00/hr to $27.00/hr, depending on experience level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation (full‑time employees only), a 401(k) plan, generous personal pet care discounts, and more.

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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: General Business, Other, and Health Care Provider

Industries: Veterinary Services

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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