**VCA Arroyo Grande Animal Hospital** is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking **Veterinary Assistant** to join our team! **About Us:** We are a busy, fast-paced 5 doctor practice that prides itself on excellent patient care and outstanding client service. Our team works together to create a supportive and positive work environment. **Responsibilities include:** + Assisting veterinarians and technicians during exams and procedures + Animal handling and restraint + Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining exam/procedure areas + Feeding, walking, and caring for hospitalized patients **Requirements:** + At least 2 years experience in animal care preferred. + Strong communication and teamwork skills + Available to work some Saturdays + Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment + Compassion for animals and their owners **Schedule:** Full-time 4-10s, including some weekends. **Perks:** + Hands-on training and learning opportunities + Team-oriented environment + Employee discounts on veterinary services and products **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! **Pay:** $19.00-$21.00 DOE **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.** **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