Veterinary Assistant: Internal Medicine

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center in Omaha, NE seeks an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role featuring four 10-hour weekday shifts. You will support doctors and technicians, restrain patients, and prepare treatment areas.

You bring at least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication. The team offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Compassionate and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments, procedures, and patient care.
• Safely restrain and handle patients.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for diagnostics and procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized and outpatient pets as directed.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas.
• Assist with medical records and documentation.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients.
• Support appointment coordination and record collection.

Job description

Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant at VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center

Schedule : Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour weekday shifts.

About Internal Medicine at VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center: Internal Medicine specialists are often considered the puzzle solvers of Veterinary Medicine. VCA Midwest Internal Medicine service is equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings-no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. Our Internal Medicine service diagnoses and treats the many serious diseases that can affect our patients' internal body systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments, procedures, and patient care
• Safely restrain and handle patients
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for diagnostics and procedures
• Monitor hospitalized and outpatient pets as directed
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areasAssist with medical records and documentation
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients
• Support appointment coordination and record collection

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Compassionate and professional communication

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra
• Continuing education and internal development programs

Compensation

Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

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Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.

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.