Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with company match

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Parkdale Animal Hospital in Newburgh, IN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. This full-time position features 4 x 8/10 hour shifts with rotating Saturdays, offering meaningful daily patient interaction and hands-on support to veterinarians and technicians.

You will take histories, perform TPRs, assist with exams, radiographs, lab work, and client education, while helping maintain a clean, stocked hospital.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting.
• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Skills

Veterinary setting experience

Passion for animals

Communication and teamwork

Handling dogs and cats

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCA Parkdale Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team!

Schedule

Full-time, 4 x 8/10 hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation

The starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting
• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• High school diploma or equivalent required

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

About VCA Parkdale Animal Hospital

VCA Parkdale Animal Hospital has been serving Newburgh, IN with compassionate veterinary care for many years. We are an AAHA-accredited small animal general practice looking to add to our outstanding team.

Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it our mission to help pets live long, healthy lives while also educating our clients to be true to this mission. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients.

Benefits

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Location: 10188 State Route 662 W Newburgh, IN 47630

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.