Veterinary Assistant

We are looking for a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinarians and technicians in providing excellent care to our patients. You will be responsible for assisting veterinary staff in examining and monitoring animal patients, performing administrative tasks, and maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the exam and operating rooms. Our ideal candidate is willing to learn new skills and develop their talents as an assistant as well as client s You must have a passion for caring for animals and excellent customer service skills. Pay range $16-18 based on experience.

Veterinary Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Care for animals by bathing, feeding, watering, and exercising
• Assist in holding and restraining animals during exams and surgical procedures
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and tools
• Ensure exam and operating rooms are stocked and sterilized
• Change animal bandages, bedding, and kennel materials
• Ensure all cages and kennels are clean
• Administer medications
• Assist in collecting samples such as blood or urine for testing
• Communicate with owners and families on surgery and recovery instructions
• Perform administrative duties such as updating files and processing payments

Veterinary Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or course credit in veterinary technology or animal science from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited program a plus
• 1+ years of experience in animal care or in a clinic preferred
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Basic understanding of animal behavior and health care
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Attention to detail in order to maintain accurate patient records
• Physical ability to restrain larger pets when necessary
• Able to work 8-10 hour shifts and saturdays

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.