Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading animal hospital as a Veterinary Assistant, where you will support technicians and doctors in providing exceptional care for pets. This part-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners, ensuring a positive experience and a safe environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k) plan

Generous employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• 6+ months of previous experience as a veterinary assistant is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient safety

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCA Mill Run Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Schedule: Part-time opportunity with some weekend shifts.

About VCA Mill Run Animal Hospital:

We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Position Overview:

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support our technicians and doctors by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in patient exams and routine procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.

• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.

• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.

• Maintain accurate medical records.

• Ensure a clean and safe hospital environment.

• Assist with surgical preparation and patient recovery.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 6+ months of previous experience as a veterinary assistant.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: 3660 Ridge Mill Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026

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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