Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Internal CE and development

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Lyra Health mental health care

Life insurance & disability

Paid vacation & sick time

Holiday pay

Parental leave

Pet discounts

401(k) with company match

Referral bonuses

Digital practice tools

Community partnerships with VCA Charit

Job summary

VCA Northwood Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians in a high-volume veterinary practice. You will help ensure positive experiences for pets and their families, assist with exams, treatments, and procedures, and contribute to a clean, well-organized hospital environment.

The role emphasizes animal care, client communication, and collaboration with a dedicated team. We value growth, learning, and compassionate service in a fast-paced setting.

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

Veterinary Assistant experience

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Veterinary Assistant at VCA Northwood Animal Hospital

Schedule: Full-time, 4 x 10 hour shifts with rotating weekends and some holidays.

Ifyou’repassionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth,we’dlove to meet you!

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 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

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Tuitionassistanceincluding Veterinary Technology Associates,Bachelorscompletion and more
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety ofadditionalcoverage 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
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• 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

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whetheryou’restarting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.

Location: 3255 North State Road 9 Anderson, IN 46012

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.