Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Part-Time (10-hour shifts)

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospital of Plainfield is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our patient care team on a part-time basis with 10-hour shifts from 7:30 am to 5:15 pm. You will support doctors and technicians, assist with exams, treatments, and procedures, handle patients, and help with communications and education for clients.

Join a full-service practice offering preventive and occasional emergency care, hospitalization, and advanced services such as ultrasound and surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Assisting doctors and technicians with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Patient handling and restraint
• Performing TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) and patient observations
• Administering oral and topical medications as directed
• Cleaning and maintaining exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
• Preparing and restocking surgical and treatment areas
• Supporting client communication and education
• Maintaining accurate medical records and assisting with discharge instructions
• Providing compassionate care to hospitalized pets

Job description

VCA Animal Hospital of Plainfield is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our patient care team on a part-time basis with 10-hour shifts from 7:30 am to 5:15 pm. You will support doctors and technicians, assist with exams, treatments, and procedures, handle patients, and help with communications and education for clients.

Join a full-service practice offering preventive and occasional emergency care, hospitalization, and advanced services such as ultrasound and surgeries.