Veterinary Assistant

NVA; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet care discounts

Free flea, tick, and heartworm prevent

Scrubs provided

Continuing education opportunities

Weekdays schedule

Job summary

Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff in Moss Bluff, just outside Lake Charles, LA, is expanding and seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.

We require at least 1 year of hands-on veterinary experience, plus knowledge of restraint, vaccines, medications, and medical terminology. Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with full benefits and a collaborative, supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Solid understanding of restraint techniques and animal behavior.
• Familiarity with vaccination protocols, medications, and medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A true team player who communicates well and brings a positive attitude to every shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine exams and wellness visits.
• Support doctors during surgeries.
• Provide compassionate care and client communication.

Skills

Restraint techniques

Animal behavior

Vaccination protocols

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Job description

Job description

150 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70611

Join a growing team in a modern, newly rebuilt hospital!

Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff is expanding, and we’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team. We reopened in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in 2023, after our original hospital was destroyed by Hurricane Laura—and now we’re ready to grow with the right people on board.

Our hospital is a busy small animal general practice just outside of Lake Charles, LA. We handle everything from routine exams and wellness to more advanced surgeries. To support our expanding doctor team, we’re looking for someone with at least 1 year of hands-on veterinary assistant experience who can hit the ground running.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital
• Solid understanding of restraint techniques and animal behavior
• Familiarity with vaccination protocols, medications, and medical terminology
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A true team player who communicates well and brings a positive attitude to every shift

What You’ll Get:

• $10–$16/hour, depending on experience
• Full benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Pet care discounts
  • Free flea, tick, and heartworm prevention for personal pets
  • Three sets of scrubs provided
  • Continuing education opportunities
• Monday–Friday schedule only – no weekends!
• Everyone works 4 full days and 1 half day, allowing for great work-life balance

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• We’ve cultivated a collaborative, respectful, and supportive culture
• Our lead tech provides great mentorship, and our manager, who has led the team for over 15 years, maintains an open-door, hands-on leadership style
• You’ll be joining a team where people truly enjoy working together and take pride in delivering excellent care

About the Area:

Located in Moss Bluff, just minutes from Lake Charles, LA, our community blends small-town charm with access to shopping, events, restaurants, and outdoor recreation. It’s an ideal place to live and grow your veterinary career.

If you're a Veterinary Assistant with solid clinical knowledge and a passion for teamwork and animal care, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and become a valued part of the Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff team.

National Veterinary Associates

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.