Veterinary Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Madeira (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Madeira Animal Hospital in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis with rotating Saturdays. The ideal candidate will assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, restrain animals as needed, administer medications, and help maintain patient records.

Starting pay ranges between $15 and $17 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• 6+ months of experience in a veterinary setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine compassion for animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures.
• Safely restrain animals for treatments and diagnostics.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision.
• Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, feces).
• Perform basic diagnostic tests, including radiographs and blood tests.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Educate clients on general animal care, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of examination rooms, surgical areas, and kennels.
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering phones.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCA Madeira Animal Hospital is excited to expand our team and is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant! Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will support our veterinarians and technicians in delivering top-notch medical care, ensuring the well-being of our patients, and maintaining a clean and organized facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures.
• Safely restrain animals for treatments and diagnostics.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision.
• Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, feces).
• Perform basic diagnostic tests, including radiographs and blood tests.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Educate clients on general animal care, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of examination rooms, surgical areas, and kennels.
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering phones.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of experience in a veterinary setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine compassion for animals and their owners.

Location

7250 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45243

Schedule

Part-time opportunity with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation

Starting pay range is $15-17/hr.

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!

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.