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Animal Care Assistant – VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital (Full-Time)

• _Location:_ San Leandro, CA

• _Hospital:_ VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital

• _Schedule:_ Full-Time | Includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation: $18-22/hr

Compassionate care begins with a committed team.

At **VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital** , we’re seeking a **dedicated Animal Care Assistant** to join our collaborative and compassionate team. In this critical support role, you’ll help ensure the comfort, cleanliness, and well-being of our hospitalized patients, while contributing to the overall safety and organization of our hospital.

What You’ll Do:

+ Assist with the care and monitoring of hospitalized patients, ensuring their comfort and safety

+ Keep kennels, runs, treatment areas, and exam rooms clean, organized, and odor-free

+ Escort canine patients outside for regular elimination breaks, observing for normal behavior

+ Safely restrain patients for diagnostic procedures, such as abdominal ultrasounds, using low-stress handling techniques

+ Follow infection control protocols when cleaning after suspected or confirmed infectious disease cases

+ Perform laundry duties, including handling soiled items with appropriate PPE

+ Monitor and restock exam room and hospital supplies as needed

+ Communicate effectively with team members and respond to hospital communications promptly

What We’re Looking For:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Dependable with strong attention to detail

+ Able to lift up to 40 lbs and work on your feet for 8+ hours per shift

+ Comfortable working around animals and in a moderate to high noise environment

+ Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings

+ Follows hospital protocols and maintains professionalism at all times

+ Committed to promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace aligned with **VCA’s culture and the Essence of Mars**

Why Join VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital?

Located in **San Leandro, CA** , our hospital is a trusted provider of specialty and emergency veterinary care for the Bay Area community. As part of the **VCA family** , you’ll join a network of passionate veterinary professionals who support each other and our shared mission: **to provide exceptional, compassionate care to every patient and client.**

At VCA, we value:

+ **Teamwork** and professional growth

+ **Diversity, equity, and inclusion** in everything we do

+ A **positive, collaborative environment** where your work makes a difference every day

Ready to Start Your Career in Animal Care?

If you’re passionate about helping animals and want to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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 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 (https://www.vcacareers.com/%22http://vcacareers.com//%22)

Apply today to join the team at VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital!

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