Veterinary Assistant

VCA Inc.; Latham (KS); On-site; USD 23,129 - 29,563; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VCA Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Latham, Kansas. This role involves supporting veterinarians, ensuring safety for pets and clients, and maintaining quality veterinary care. Responsibilities include patient flow management, client education, and procedure assistance.

Candidates should have a NAVTA-approved certificate and strong communication skills. The position offers benefits such as 401(k) matching, medical insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all required skills of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicating with veterinarians and vet techs.
• Carrying out procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhering to hospital standards for safety and cleanliness.
• Educating clients about preventive care.
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Teamwork skills

Education

Certificate from NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. Pay range: $16.79–$21.46 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform all required skills of a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program.
• Strong communication, customer‑focus, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicating with veterinarians and vet techs.
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe and maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Educating clients about Optimum Wellness Plans® and preventive care.
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team.

Commitment

Vet Assistants are expected to be action‑oriented, customer focused, good listeners, effective communicators, and caring for those who care.

Benefits

• 401(k) participation with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education allowance for eligible positions.
• Commuter benefits.
• Identity protection and legal plan.
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.