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Veterinary Technician ER

VCA Animal Hospitals
Santa Rosa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026
VCA Petcare East Veterinary Hospital is adding an experienced Skilled/Registered Veterinary Technician to our growing nighttime ER team.
Location : 2425 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Compensation : $ 26 - $ 32 / hr  (night shifts are eligible for shift differentials)
Schedule : FT 4/10s
Why join the VCA Petcare East Veterinary Hospital ER Team :
Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? Do you enjoy the fast pace of a busy Emergency service and complex cases where you can apply your skills?  If so, we would love to connect with you!  
VCA PetCare East in beautiful Santa Rosa, CA is seeking experienced Skilled/Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our amazing nighttime emergency team!
So much of VCA PetCare’s success is rooted in the foundation of our family-like culture.  We are a cohesive and collaborative team of highly skilled professionals who work together to promote a fun, learning environment.  Our 13,500 square-foot facility is home to 23 doctors and 62 technicians (38 of whom are registered), where every day we strive to provide the highest quality of medical care through innovative medicine and team work.  Our specialty services include Oncology, Internal Medicine and Surgery. 
If you are interested in starting or continuing your career in a well-established, well-respected emergency and specialty referral center you can call home, then we would love to hear from you!

Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.

  • Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources. 
  • Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits. 
  • Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. 
  • Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long- 
  • Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations. 
  • Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing. 
  • Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses. 
  • Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next. 
  • Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses. 
  • Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions. 
  • Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s. 
  • Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs. 
  • Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution. 
  • Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary. 
  • Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs. 
  • Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources. 
  • Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services. 
  • Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. 

Ready to Elevate Your Career? 

If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to be part of a supportive, growth-oriented team, we’d love to hear from you. 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

Salary : $26 - $32

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