VCA

Veterinary Assistant

Fremont, CA Full time

VCA Mission San Jose Animal Hospital is adding a Veterinary Assistant to our team!

Location :  1500 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

Compensation : $ 24 - $ 27 / hr

Schedule : FT 9a-6p M-F

Benefits of joining the VCA Mission San Jose Animal Hospital Team :

  • Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
  • Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
  • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
  • CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership 
  • Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
  • Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay
  • 401(k) with corporate match 
  • Pet care discounts (40-100%)
  • Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
  • Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
  • Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
  • Plus so much more!

Responsibilities include are but not limited to:

  • Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures 
  • Restrain animals safely and compassionately 
  • Prepare and clean exam rooms 
  • Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics 
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits 
  • Support surgery prep and recovery as needed 
  • Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment 

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about emergency and critical care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited about being part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you! New Veterinary Technician Grads are encouraged to apply!

Apply Today!

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.

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!


We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.