About this role
Location: 9706 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE, 68127
VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Neurology Service!
About Us:
VCA MidWest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, Nebraska’s state-of-the-art hospital dedicated to specialty & emergency medicine. As board-certified specialists, emergency veterinarians, and highly trained licensed veterinary technicians, we are committed to providing exceptional care for pets with complex medical and surgical needs. We work in partnership with primary care veterinarians to select and deliver the most appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical treatment options.
As a Neurology Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our specialized team, working closely with our neurologist.
What You’ll Do:
Assist in neurological examinations and diagnostic procedures (MRI, CT, myelograms, CSF taps)
Provide pre- and post-operative care
Maintain detailed and accurate patient and surgical records
Communicate effectively with clients about treatment plans and procedures
Perform or be trained in advanced skills
Collaborate seamlessly with other departments to ensure top-quality patient care
Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
Restrain animals safely and compassionately
Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment
Qualifications:
1+ years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for learning, growing, and contributing to a dynamic specialty team
Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour weekday shifts, 7 am - 6 pm.
Compensation: Pay range is $ 17 - 21 / hr and is based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
Benefits of joining the VCA Midwest Team!
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
Referral bonuses and Competitive wages
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k) with corporate match
Pet care discounts
Plus so much more!
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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.Other facts
About VCA Animal Hospitals
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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What you'll do
- The Veterinary Assistant will be an essential part of the specialized Neurology Service team, assisting the neurologist with neurological examinations and various diagnostic procedures such as MRI, CT, myelograms, and CSF taps. Responsibilities also include providing pre- and post-operative care, maintaining accurate records, and communicating treatment plans to clients.
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