Veterinary Assistant
About this role
Veterinary Assistant at VCA Companion Animal Medical Center
Schedule: Full-time opportunity, with rotating Saturdays.
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 and boarding pets
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital and kennel area
Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
Laundry, dishes, and general hospital upkeep
Maintain accurate medical records
Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day
Why VCA Companion Animal Medical Center?
At VCA Companion Animal Medical Center, you’ll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team serving the Carmel and surrounding communities. Our hospital is known for delivering high-quality, personalized medicine while maintaining a warm, welcoming, and supportive culture.
We offer a wide range of services, including advanced dentistry, ultrasound, digital radiology, soft tissue surgery, and comprehensive wellness care, giving technicians excellent exposure to diverse cases and hands-on learning opportunities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for working with animals
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable and dependable attendance
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and be on your feet for extended periods
We offer 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.
Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
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.
Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Compensation: The starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.
Apply Today! We look forward to speaking with you!
Location: 1455 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN 46032
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.Company at a glance
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.
Top Benefits
- Mental Health Support
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA Options
- Fertility Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Crisis Support Fund
- Penn Foster Sponsorship
- VTNE Test Prep Sponsorship
- Professional Certifications Discounts
- VETGirl Subscription
- VIN Subscription
- Leadership Development
- Mentorship Programs
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pet Care Discounts
- Nationwide Transfer Opportunities
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