Veterinary Assistant

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Bloomington, MN, USA
In-Office
19-26 Hourly
Junior
Pet • Professional Services
The Role
Supports veterinarians and technicians with examinations, surgeries, animal restraint, medication administration, diagnostic laboratory work, patient records, client education, and hospital sanitation. This full-time role follows a 4-by-10 schedule with rotating Saturdays and requires at least one year of veterinary assistant experience, including confidence in animal restraint, medical records, and diagnostic labs.
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VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital is excited to expand our team and is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10s, with rotating Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities: As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting both patient care and the client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, being part of a team, and gaining hands-on experience in a veterinary setting. 

  • Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and surgical procedures.

  • Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.

  • Restrain animals safely and humanely for procedures.

  • Administer medications and treatments as directed.

  • Collect and process laboratory samples.

  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

  • Educate clients on general pet care and post-operative instructions.

  • Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all hospital areas.

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-

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

  • Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.

  • 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.

  • Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Compensation: The starting range for Veterinary Assistants is $18.79 - 25.79/hr and is determined by skill set, and years of experience in the field.  

Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant

  • Confident in restraint, medical records, and running diagnostic labs.

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you’re ready to advance your career or looking for a hospital that believes in mentorship and growth, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We can’t wait to meet you—apply today!

Location: 8830 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420

At VCA, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over 1,000 hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

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 experience as a Veterinary Assistant
  • Confidence with animal restraint, medical records, and running diagnostic laboratories
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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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