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At Central Animal Hospital, we take pride in providing compassionate, empathetic, and high-quality care to our patients and clients. Our team is dedicated to making a difference, and we are always looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us in our mission.

If you share our commitment to excellence and are looking to be part of a supportive, dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to

Veterinary Technician

Central Animal Hospital

About the Role

Do you dream in paw prints and speak fluent meow and woof? Are you the type of person who says “hi” to dogs before people (no judgment here)? Then you might be our kind of human! 

 

Central Animal Hospital is on the hunt for our next Veterinary Technician Assistant Superstar—someone with heart, hustle, and a love for animal care that can’t be taught 

 

Why Join Us? 

  • Award-Winning Care – Voted Best Veterinarian by the Petaluma community (humble brag!)  

  • AAHA Accredited – We do things the right way, with gold-standard medicine and protocols  

  • Clinic Culture Goals – Think less “corporate” and more “family that likes each other”. 

  • Snacks. So many snacks. Coffee, ice cream, lunch parties… yep, we bribe with food.  

What You'll Be Doing (aka your hero duties): 

  •  Helping hold paws (aka restraint during exams)  

  • Administering medications and fluids with care  

  • Venipuncture and lab support  

  • Educating and updating clients with compassion and confidence • Supporting your teammates like the rockstar you are 

What We’re Looking For: 
  • Full-time availability 40 hours/week (4 x 10-hour shifts, no weekends, no late nights—hallelujah!)  

  • Some veterinary experience is required. At least 1 year of working as a veterinary assistant  

  • Detail-oriented, compassionate, and always down to help  

  • Ready to laugh, learn, and love what you do  

Perks & Benefits:  

Financial Benefits:  

  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 

    • $18.00 - $30.00 / hour
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 

  • Flexible Spending Account 

  • 529 Savings Plan 

  • Tuition Support Program 

  • Referral bonus program   

Wellness Benefits:  

  • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 

  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 

  • All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 

  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off 

  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products 

  • Pet food discount program  

 
Workplace Benefits:  
  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 

  • Professional development opportunities  

  • State license reimbursement 

  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement 

  • Continuing education allowance 

  • Uniform allowance  

  • A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration! 

Lifestyle Benefits: 
  • Six paid holidays 

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Employee discount program 

 

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and let’s get this party started! 

 

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Central Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential. 


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Central Animal Hospital