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At VCA, we know that we couldn’t have grown into the company we are today without all of our hardworking, talented employees! We value all our employees and we want you to stick around! Career growth and professional development is important, so we want to provide you with opportunities to take on new and exciting roles within VCA!

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We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team at VCA Animal Hospital of Cotati!

This position is currently part-time with the opportunity to become full-time.

Location: 331 E Cotati Ave., Cotati, CA. 94931.

About Us

Our team at VCA Animal Hospital of Cotati is made up of driven and compassionate individuals, who work cohesively to provide the gold-standard of care for the hospital’s loyal clients and patients. We are motivated to learn and grow, and we support each other's goals.

How we have fun together

• Organize festive parties, with contests included: Ugly-sweater holiday party, and pumpkin-carving contest.
• Themed pot-luck meals.
• Other outings, such as bowling and paint sessions!

Summary of the position and experience: Support and assist Veterinarians and all hospital team members through high-quality care of patients, cleaning of facilities, client communication and education. Under established guidelines, complete more complex patient treatments, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging and other animal care functions and tasks involved in patient care and operations.

As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, perform job responsibilities as outlined by state practice act and hospital guidelines.

We are offering competitive compensation: $20-30 per hour, depending on experience and credentials.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Graduate of AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (preferred)
• 1 or more year(s) of prior experience working in a veterinary hospital.

Current Skills

• Perform complex patient care including, but not limited to medication administration (SQ, IV, oral, topical, IM).
• Communication with team and with clients (including client education).
• Safely and responsibly position pets for diagnostic imaging and obtaining diagnostic-quality images.
• Assist Veterinarians and other assistants in anesthetized or sedated patient surgeries and procedures.
• Compassionately handle anxious or fearful patients.
• Fill prescriptions based on hospital guidelines and state regulations.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and ability to document medical records.

Physical Capabilities and Working Conditions

• Hearing must be sufficient to hear coworkers and pets (growling dog, etc.) in a moderate to high noise level environment.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, and move) up to 40 pounds. Lifting higher weights requires requesting assistance from another Associate.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment
• Visual acuity sufficient to complete accurate records, recognize people and animals, as well as understand written directions. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision.
• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles and illness from patients and chemicals related to animal care, cleanliness, and office equipment.
• Environment where pets are present. Any allergies to animals must be controlled by medication.
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join VCA

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary technicians 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 career has to offer.

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.

Some of the many benefits we offer

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Career development programs and career advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Access to free mental health care and life assistance program
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing Education allowance for eligible credentialed veterinary technicians
• CE and learning opportunities for all associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and local animal shelter partnerships

Interested in this opportunity? Apply with us today!

We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

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)

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