Veterinary Assistant

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Findlay, OH, USA
In-Office
17-20 Hourly
Entry level
Pet • Professional Services
The Role
Supports veterinarians and technicians by safely handling pets, preparing exam and treatment areas, assisting with procedures, collecting histories, monitoring hospitalized animals, maintaining cleanliness and records, sterilizing instruments, and supporting laboratory diagnostics. Provides compassionate care to pets and clients in a collaborative animal hospital environment. This is a full-time role with rotating Saturdays and opportunities for professional growth.
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VCA Findlay Animal Care Center is adding a Veterinary Assistant to our Patient Care Team!

 

Schedule: Full- time opportunity with rotating Saturdays.

 

Compensation: Starting range is $17 - 20/hr and is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. 

About Us:
VCA Findlay Animal Care Center is a warm, community-focused hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the pets and families we serve. Our team offers a full range of services, from wellness and preventive care to diagnostics, and grooming—delivering trusted, personalized medicine in a welcoming environment.

We take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients and supporting one another as a collaborative, family-oriented team. Our mission is simple: to help every pet live a long, healthy, and happy life.

 

The Opportunity 

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine. 

What You’ll Do 

  • 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  

 

Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include: 

 

  • Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources. 

  • Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits. 

  • Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. 

  • Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability. 

  • Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations. 

  • Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing. 

  • Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next. 

  • Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions. 

  • Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs. 

  • Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution. 

  • Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary. 

  • Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs. 

  • Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources. 

  • Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services. 

  • Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. 

 

Apply Today! We look forward to speaking with you! 

Location: 1614 W Main Cross St, Findlay, OH 45840

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
35,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.

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