Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & sick time

Parental leave

Mental wellness resources (Headspace/L

Continuing education & training

Job summary

VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital in Lakewood, OH is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our 4-doctor practice. You will support doctors and technicians, prepare exam rooms, and help ensure a positive experience for pets and their families.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and growth within veterinary medicine. Full-time schedule with flexible options is available.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for patient care and client service.

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

Vet assistant exp

Work ethic

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Patient care

Job description

Veterinary Assistant at VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital

Schedule:** **Full-time opportunity, flexible scheduling available

About Our Hospital

VCA Lakewood Animal Hospitalis a 4 -doctor practice providing high-quality veterinary care. From routine wellness visits to surgery and dental care, we focus on building lasting relationships with our clients while creating a supportive and collaborative workplace for our team.

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

The Opportunity

As a Veterinary Assistant,you’llplayan important rolein supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This isa great opportunityfor someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.

WhatYou’llDo

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments

• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas

• Assistdoctors and technicians with appointments and procedures

• Collect patient histories and support client communication

• Feed, walk, andmonitorhospitalized pets

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital

• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs

• Assistwith laboratory samples and diagnostics

• Maintainaccuratemedical records

• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

WhatWe’reLooking For

• 1+ years ofVeterinary Assistant experience

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Passion for patient care and client service

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• 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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Location: 14587 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

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.