• Veterinary Assistant

    VCA Animal Hospitals (Arroyo Grande, CA)


    **VCA Arroyo Grande Animal Hospital** is a busy , small animal practice in Arroyo Grande, California. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced **Veterinary Assistant/Room Technician** to join our team!

    Duties will include:

    Tracking scheduled appointments

     

    Assisting veterinarians; ensuring patients are served in a timely manner

     

    Drawing up vaccines

     

    Taking pet's vitals

     

    Cleaning, stocking and maintaining exam rooms

     

    Animal Restraint

     

    Assist with technical and clerical duties as assigned

     

    Maintaining medical records

     

    Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients

     

    Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging

    Qualifications:

    Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

     

    At least one year of Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician Assistant or Room Technician experience preferred

     

    Must have great communication skills

     

    Must be a "people person" and have the ability to interact with clients, doctors, and staff.

     

    Must have a flexible schedule and able to work Saturdays

     

    Organized, able to multi-task and DEPENDENT!

     

    We offer competitive compensation, 4-10's for FT and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!

     

    Pay: $18.50-$20.00 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.

     

    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