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Join the VCA Albany Animal Hospital as an experienced Surgery Veterinary Assistant!
Location: 1550 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94707
VCA Albany Animal Hospital is located right next to Berkeley and is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant with surgical, dental, and anesthesia experience to join our team. Your primary role will be conducting prophylactic cleanings to our patients, as well as setting up and assisting our doctors with surgeries.
Why join VCA Albany Animal Hospital?
We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians/assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals who will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician 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. Our staff members all practice Fear Free tactics, and we will ensure you receive your Fear Free certification as well.
If you are not currently registered/certified, VCA offers you routes to obtain your license.
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA Albany Animal Hospital, 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.
The skills you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Prophylactic cleaning
- Dental radiology
- Laboratory preparation of samples
- Catheter placement
- Blood draws
- US cystocentesis
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
- Discharging
VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $26 to $ 30 / hour.
