Veterinary Assistant

VCA Windsor Animal Hospital in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. 

Windsor Animal Hospital was first opened in the late 1980’s as a small private practice. In 2007, we moved into a brand-new, custom-built location. Our hospital has continued to grow in the years since. In 2020, we joined the VCA family of hospitals, added brand new equipment (ultrasound, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray to name a few), as well as converting to a brand-new practice management software with electronic medical records.   

At VCA Windsor Animal Hospital, you will be part of a team with a can-do spirit! We provide compassionate and high-quality care. Here, you will be able to experience the joys of holistic and traditional medicine in a spacious and beautiful hospital. Our team of doctors and support staff are amazing and enjoy sharing their knowledge. Whether you are just starting out your vet-med career or are already experienced, we’d love to meet you.  

Job Summary 

Providing high quality patient care in a fast-paced team centered environment. Assisting technicians and doctors with patient examinations as well as assisting in more advanced surgical and dental procedures.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Wrangling: Must be able to provide compassionate and competent restraint for our canine and feline friends. Fear Free knowledge and technique is greatly appreciated.  

• Knowledge in venipuncture, IV catheterization, sedation/anesthetic monitoring, laboratory sample handling/preparation, and hands-free radiography 

• Medical mathematics. Must be able to calculate basic medical math with the ability to learn more advanced calculations.  

• Pharmacy knowledge that enables the ability to properly fill and administer medications by multiple routes. 

• Adept computer skills for electronic medical record keeping. Must have excellent written communication skills including punctuation, spelling, and grammar. 

• High hygiene standard. Hospital cleanliness is a team effort. 

• Honest and dependable personality traits 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The ability to multitask while upholding high quality patient care and self-starting work ethic 

• Availability for flexible scheduling and working weekends 

Client Service  

Excellent client care is a priority here. We greet our clients and pets with welcome and enthusiasm. We enjoy bonding with our patients and clients alike. We share our empathy, appreciation, and hospitality at VCA Windsor Animal Hospital. 

In order to provide the best care, our candidates must be ready to embrace hospitality skills, including: 

• Client service, appropriate phone etiquette, clear amiable communication, and solid computer skills. 

• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people-oriented” and possess the ability to work in a team-focused environment. 

• Ability to multitask 

• Must be well-groomed and present themselves in a professional manner 

• Must be able to handle money accurately 

• Ensure that all charges are accurately entered into the computer in a timely manner 

Education and Experience 

High school diploma. Must have experience working with the public. 

Competitive wage: $20 - $25 / hour depending on experience 

VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance 

• Opportunity to teach and mentor 

• 401(k) 

• Life and Long-Term Disability insurance 

Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.