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Locum (Relief) Vet Tech or experienced Vet Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals
Antioch, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency is adding an RVT or experienced ER assistant to join our Veterinary team on a relief basis.

East Bay Veterinary Emergency is an ER only hospital. We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced assistant.

This is a relief, part time position working when needed. Mostly will be swing or overnights. Hourly Rate $26-$36 DOE and credentials

Required experience:

Must be experienced and skilled in the following:

  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter placement
  • Radiology
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Surgical preparation and assisting
  • Laboratory work
  • Pharmacy
  • Patient recovery
  • Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
  • CPR

Why join the VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency team :

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Some benefits are for F/T only.

Health & Well-being:

  • Paid sick: Paid sick according to CA law.
  • Latest Tech & Innovation: OppProfessional Development: opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
  • Additional Benefits:
  • Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts.
  • 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.

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

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!

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!

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

Salary : $26 - $36

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