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Locum Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
Locum Veterinary Assistant Position:

Scheduled as needed

Shift Differential for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Are you looking to be part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to move your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Bakersfield is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind 11-Doctor Practice.

Our hospital has been serving the Bakersfield community for over 100 years. We are AHAA-accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight-knit community is a great place to call home. Many of us can be found at local breweries, restaurants, and summer festivals!

At VCA Bakersfield, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? 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!

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

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