Veterinary Assistant

Posted 3 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Anderson, IN, USA
In-Office
Junior
Pet • Professional Services
The Role
Provides hands-on support in a small-animal hospital 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. The role also involves compassionate client communication, teamwork, and participation in rotating weekend and holiday coverage.
Summary Generated by Built In

VCA Northwood Animal Hospital is expanding our Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, with rotating weekends and some holidays.

About Us

At VCA Northwood Animal Hospital, we are proud to provide high-quality veterinary care while creating a welcoming, supportive environment for our patients, clients, and team. We are a full-service small animal hospital offering both general practice and urgent care, allowing our team to care for a wide variety of medical and surgical cases.

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  

What We’re Looking 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  

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  

Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) 

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

 

Your Next Career Step Starts Here 

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

Location: 3255 IN-9, Anderson, IN 46012

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.

Skills Required

  • At least 1 year 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
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

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.

VCA Animal Hospitals Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: None
HQLos Angeles, CA
Canada
Aventura, US
Cooper City, US
Denver, US
Farmingdale, US
Highlands Ranch, US
Hollywood, US
Irvine, US
Laguna Niguel, US
Lake Forest, US
Lake Success, US
Lake Worth, US
Long Beach, US
Miami, US
Mission Viejo, US
Monrovia, US
New York, US
Pasadena, US
Sacramento, US
Santa Monica, US
Seattle, US
South Pasadena, US
Torrance, US
Tustin, US
West Hollywood, US
Yonkers, US
Learn more

Similar Jobs

VCA Animal Hospitals Logo VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant

Pet • Professional Services
In-Office
Plainfield, IN, USA
35000 Employees

VCA Animal Hospitals Logo VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant

Pet • Professional Services
In-Office
Newburgh, IN, USA
35000 Employees

VCA Animal Hospitals Logo VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant

Pet • Professional Services
In-Office
Carmel, IN, USA
35000 Employees
In-Office
Fishers, IN, USA
35000 Employees
17-19 Hourly

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account