Veterinary Technician​/Assistant

Central Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Assistant!

• Role: Veterinary Technician or Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $18 – $28 per hour

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Do you greet dogs before people? Do paw prints feel like a second language? Then keep reading — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

We’re seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our team. This role is best suited for someone who already has hands‑on veterinary experience and is ready to confidently support patient care and the medical team.

• Award‑Winning Care – Voted Best Veterinarian by the Petaluma community
• AAHA Accredited – High standards, thoughtful medicine, and best practices
• Supportive Team Culture – Great coworkers, steady workflows, and yes… snacks, coffee, ice cream, and lunch parties

• Assisting with exams and patient care (including safe, gentle restraint)
• Administering medications and fluids
• Venipuncture and in‑house lab support
• Educating and updating clients with professionalism and compassion
• Supporting your teammates and contributing to a positive work environment

• Full‑time availability (40 hours/week; 4 ten‑hour shifts)
• Minimum of 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required
• Comfortable in a clinical setting and able to work efficiently
• Detail‑oriented, dependable, and team‑focused
• (No weekends, no late nights — truly)
• Career mentoring and continuing education support
• No overnights, major holidays, or Saturday shifts
• Daily access to very cute animals
• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full‑time only)
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Think you’re the veterinary technician or assistant we’re looking for? Apply today!

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Let’s do great work — and take excellent care of our patients together!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at 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.

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• Vet Life Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Take care of your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well‑being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Prioritize your work‑life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays