Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Eads (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join VCA Animal Hospitals as a Veterinary Assistant, where your expertise in veterinary medicine meets a commitment to high-quality patient care. In this role, you will support our Doctors and Technicians, ensuring a positive atmosphere for both clients and pets. Enjoy competitive compensation, great benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical/dental benefits

Generous personal pet care discounts

401(k) plan

Paid vacation/sick days

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred.
• Ability to maintain medical records and perform laboratory work.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for animal care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records and prepare surgical patients.
• Fill prescriptions and perform laboratory work.
• Provide compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Skills

Compassionate care

Technical know-how

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

1. Maintaining medical records.
2. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
3. Filling prescriptions.
4. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
5. Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will:

• Enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• Sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

If you are a current associate, you 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 include: a comprehensive package covering medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), and pet discounts. The position description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For more info, visit our career page at vcacareers.com.