VCA Animal Wellness Center of Marin is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time four-day, 10-hour schedule. The posting provides compensation of $25–$29 per hour and highlights comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, retirement benefits, pet care discounts, professional development, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities.
VCA Animal Wellness Center of Marin is adding an experienced Veterinary Assistant to our team!
Location : 506 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Compensation : $ 25 - $ 29 / hr
Schedule : FT 4/10, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Why join the VCA Animal Wellness Center of Marin :
Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.
- Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
- Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
- Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-
- Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
- Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
- Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
- Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
- Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
- Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
- Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
- Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
- Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
- Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
- Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
- Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
- Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.VCA Animal Hospitals Denver, Colorado, USA Office
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