Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Mental wellness resources

Continuing education

Job summary

VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital in Lafayette, IN, is hiring a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians in a busy practice. You will help with exams, treatments, patient histories, and client communication while ensuring clean, organized hospital areas.

The position offers opportunities to grow in veterinary medicine, work with a 6-doctor team, and participate in a comprehensive benefits program. Schedule includes rotating Saturdays at the Lafayette location.

Qualifications

• Ability to restrain and handle pets safely for exams/treatments.
• Strong communication with clients to support care planning.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions from veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
• Collect patient histories and support client communication
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
• Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Job description

Full-time Veterinary Assistant at VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital

About Our Hospital

VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital is a 6-doctor practice providing preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education while maintaining a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can succeed.

The Opportunity

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.

What You’ll Do

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
• Collect patient histories and support client communication
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
• Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra
• Continuing education and internal development programs

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Compensation

Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

Schedule

Full-time Opportunity with rotating Saturdays

About VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

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Location

Location: 3532 South St, Lafayette, IN 47905

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